Dementia Specific Trainee - Healthcare Support Assistant - Cornafulla - CE Scheme - WESTERN ALZ[...]

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS; Cornafulla; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited training provided

Coaching and mentoring

Job summary

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS is seeking a Dementia Specific Trainee - Healthcare Support Assistant in Cornafulla, Ireland. This is a developmental opportunity, requiring no experience, with accredited training provided to support career growth. Responsibilities include caring for clients with Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and engaging in therapeutic activities. Candidates must be kind, reliable, and patient. Garda Vetting will be required. Suitable character references are essential for application.

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; training will be provided.
• Must have eligibility verified by the Department.
• Character references required.

Responsibilities

• Caring for people with Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia.
• Assisting with personal care and preparing meals.
• Engaging in stimulating therapeutic activities.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Patience

Good listening skills

Education

QQI/FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support or relevant field

Job description

Dementia Specific Trainee - Healthcare Support Assistant - Cornafulla

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Western Alzheimers is currently recruiting for Healthcare Support Assistants within our in-home Respite Sitter Service / Day Care. This is a CE Placement and a great opportunity for someone looking to return to work, up-skill and gain further experience working with our elderly clients, in a person-centered healthcare setting. Are you kind, reliable, patient and a good listener? Our In-home respite sitter service may be the perfect job for you, while also allowing you to further your career, by participating in healthcare support training which will help you achieve your QQI /FETAC Level 5. Coaching and mentoring will be provided, to develop your confidence and competencies within your role. Duties include caring for people with Alzheimers Disease/Dementia, assisting with personal care, preparing meals, social engagement, stimulating therapeutic activities etc. If you feel you have the essential qualities to work with us, we would love to speak to you. Full details from Western Alzheimers, Goff Street, Roscommon, Tel: [phone]. Garda Vetting required.

• Sector: human health and social work activities