Dementia Specific Trainee - Healthcare Support Assistant - Kilmovee - Community Employment Sche[...]

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kilmovee is recruiting for a Healthcare Support Assistant. This role offers a developmental opportunity with training opportunities in a person-centered healthcare setting. Responsibilities include caring for elderly clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia and assisting with personal care. A driving license and Garda vetting are essential. Suitable for those returning to work or seeking to up-skill.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, but good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must provide suitable character references.
• Garda vetting required, along with a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Care for people with Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Prepare meals and engage in therapeutic activities.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Patience

Good listening

Education

QQI/FETAC Level 5

Job description

Dementia Specific Trainee - Healthcare Support Assistant - Kilmovee - Community Employment Scheme

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. The travel distance will be 20 minutes or less from your home to the clients home. Full details from Western Alzheimers, Goff Street, Roscommon, Tel: [phone] Garda Vetting required. Car and full driving licence are essential.

• Sector: human health and social work activities