Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - Guaranteed Hours

Mowlam Healthcare Group; Wexford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wexford is looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting nursing staff in delivering quality care, promoting residents' mobility, and assisting with personal hygiene. Applicants must have a FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers guaranteed hours, premium rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours contracts

Premium Sunday and Bank Holidays rates

Death in Service Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Employee referral incentive scheme

Comprehensive induction training

Opportunities for career progression

Paid trainings

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in delivering person-centred care.
• Get to know residents' interests and needs.
• Promote mobility and assist with personal hygiene.
• Communicate residents' conditions to the nursing team.
• Assist residents with eating/drinking.
• Participate in organizing social activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and care for health and safety.

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Reliable and professional

Ability to work independently or part of a team

Fluent level of English (written and oral)

Can maintain a positive outlook

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare

Job description

A healthcare provider in Wexford is looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting nursing staff in delivering quality care, promoting residents' mobility, and assisting with personal hygiene. Applicants must have a FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers guaranteed hours, premium rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays, and opportunities for career progression.