Compassionate Home Health Care Assistant

InisCare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage

Refer-a-Friend (€150)

QQI Level 5 training sponsored

Job summary

InisCare, Finglas, Dublin 11, is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support customers to live happily and safely at home. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, while adhering to safety and confidentiality protocols.

The role offers competitive hourly rates from €14.50 up to €20.00, mileage, and a refer-a-friend program. QQI Level 5 training (Care Skills and Care for the Elderly) is sponsored, with clear career progression guidance.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health care Award or equivalent.
• 1 year paid experience as a healthcare assistant.
• Proof of Address.
• Passport or ID for Garda Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Practice and maintain the most recent protocol in relation to safety procedures, such as Person Moving and Handling.
• Report any concerns in relation to the Customer, or colleagues if they are not working within safe boundaries to your manager.
• Report any safeguarding incidents or what you may think is safeguarding to your manager.
• Document accurately and factually in the daily logs, all tasks completed with the Customer for each shift.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Attend any training scheduled for you by InisCare & Work within safe and professional boundaries.
• Ensure each task performed with the Customer (medication prompt, personal care, meal preparation, etc) is completed with dignity and respect for the Customer.
• Encourage autonomy and decision making.
• Talk with the Customer throughout the shift, regardless of their verbal and cognitive ability, ensuring that all conversations are within a professional context
• Attend shifts as scheduled and contact the office in a timely manner if you are unable to attend a shift or are late. Do not phone the customer directly.

Skills

Basic patient care

Mobility support

Communication

Time management

Empathy and compassion

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Professional appearance

Education

QQI Level 5 Health care Award

1 Year paid experience

Proof of Address

Passport or ID for Garda Vetting

Job description

InisCare, Finglas, Dublin 11, is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support customers to live happily and safely at home. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, while adhering to safety and confidentiality protocols.

The role offers competitive hourly rates from €14.50 up to €20.00, mileage, and a refer-a-friend program. QQI Level 5 training (Care Skills and Care for the Elderly) is sponsored, with clear career progression guidance.