Healthcare Assistant -Carrickmacross
Are you looking to be part of a team of healthcare professionals who support local people to remain independent at home?
What we will offer you:
- Earn up to €20.00 per hour
- Paid Travel Allowance
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive hourly and 1/2 hourly rates
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Sign up bonus €200*
- Fortnightly pay
- Two FREE tunics per year
- Free comprehensive training and support
- Refer-a-friend bonus €200*
- Opportunities for Career Progression
- QQI enrolment and support*
- Care Assistant of the Month scheme
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Good standard of English - both spoken and written
- Caring and passionate
- One year of paid home care experience AND/OR:
- QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this
- Hold a full driving licence with access to a car
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITES:
- To undertake personal care and daily living tasks as agreed with the client, their family and the professionals involved with the individual service plan.
- To work at all times within the policies and procedures of Connected Health Ltd or if required Next of Kin.
- To provide clients with opportunities to express their preference as to the way tasks are carried out. - To develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients and work colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- To communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor, in particular regarding changes in the client’s condition or circumstances.
- To use the services on-call system in accordance with the service guidance. To attend training including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision sessions as required.
- To complete documentation, including client records and timesheets.
- To comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities as required.
- To be responsible for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills through experience and training.
- To undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager following the successful completion of specific training and personal skills development.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as required