Compassionate Care Assistant — Elderly & Disability (Cork)

nan

Cork

On-site

EUR 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Sick pay

Job summary

Codladh Sámh Teoranta in Cork City and county seeks a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate care for the elderly and people with disabilities. The role emphasizes independence, daily living support, personal care, and medication prompting with in-person duties across multiple Cork locations.

Requirements include QQI Level 5 or a nursing certificate, a full Irish driving licence, and fluent English. Salary is €32,691 with a 39-hour week and benefits such as bike-to-work, pension, and sick

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 or equivalent Nursing Certificate.
Full Irish Driving Licence.
Applicants must have a good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

Promote independence for all clients.
Activities of daily living.
Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
Catheter and Stoma Care support.
Supporting feeding and meal preparation.
Prompting medication.
Light housework appropriate to the care plan including commode hygiene and laundry.
Companionship and trips out including hospital appointments and shopping.
Alzheimer and Dementia care activities for clients.
Step-down care.
End-of-life care.
Primary Care Team support.