Compassionate Home Care Assistant — Full/Part-Time

InisCare; Ireland; On-site; EUR 19,975 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Mileage

Refer-a-Friend Program

Bike-to-work scheme

Mentor program

Sponsored QQI Level 5 training

Career Progression Plan

Welcoming Bonus €200.00

Job summary

A home care service provider in Ireland seeks a Health Care Assistant to support customers in living happily and safely at home. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care Award or equivalent. The position offers competitive hourly rates ranging €14.50 to €20.00 based on experience and qualifications, alongside training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health care Award or equivalent.
• Children’s First – HSE LAND.
• Safeguarding – HSE LAND.
• Dementia Training – HSE LAND.
• GDPR Training – HSE LAND.
• AMRIC Basics of Infection Prevention and Control – HSE LAND.
• AMRIC Hand Hygiene – HSE LAND.
• Putting on and taking off PPE in Community Healthcare- HSE LAND.

Responsibilities

• Practice and maintain the most recent protocol in relation to safety procedures.
• Report any concerns regarding the Customer or colleagues to the manager.
• Document accurately in daily logs all tasks completed with the Customer.
• Maintain confidentiality and attend any scheduled training.

Skills

Basic patient care: bathing, dressing, feeding

Assisting with mobility and exercise

Effective verbal and written communication

Following instructions and protocols

Providing companionship and emotional support

Familiarity with healthcare equipment and devices

Time management and task prioritization

Education

QQI Level 5 Health care Award or equivalent

Job description

A home care service provider in Ireland seeks a Health Care Assistant to support customers in living happily and safely at home. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care Award or equivalent. The position offers competitive hourly rates ranging €14.50 to €20.00 based on experience and qualifications, alongside training and development opportunities.