Compassionate Healthcare Assistant | Support Worker

LOTUS CARE LIMITED; Birr; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LOTUS CARE LIMITED in Birr is seeking a Health Care Assistant/Assistant Support Worker to provide compassionate care in care houses and Nursing Homes. You will support professionals, assist with personal care, and help monitor and record medical tests as directed by qualified staff.

The role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication, with the ability to work well in a team. A Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work degree, or QQI Level 5 qualification is required, along with relevant

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and passionate about working with people.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Experience in direct client/resident care (min 6 months).
• Minimum QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification required for application.

Responsibilities

• Assist service-users with personal care and daily activities.
• Support healthcare professionals under supervision of qualified staff.
• Monitor and record residents' health observations and test results.
• Provide first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Physiotherapy

Degree in social work

FETAC/QQI Level 5

Job description

LOTUS CARE LIMITED in Birr is seeking a Health Care Assistant/Assistant Support Worker to provide compassionate care in care houses and Nursing Homes. You will support professionals, assist with personal care, and help monitor and record medical tests as directed by qualified staff.

The role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication, with the ability to work well in a team. A Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work degree, or QQI Level 5 qualification is required, along with relevant