Health Care Assistant

Lotus Care Services; Athlone; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive premiums

Full induction training

On-going mentoring and support

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee of the Month Scheme

Company events

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Lotus Care Services is seeking a HealthCare Assistant to join our team in Athlone. The role focuses on supporting daily living activities, promoting independence, and delivering person-centred care in a community setting.

The successful candidate will hold QQI Level 5 in Healthcare, have a full Irish driving license, and demonstrate experience in social care or healthcare. HIQA standards knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent.
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare is required.
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
• Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
• Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
• Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
• Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.

Skills

Experience in social care/healthcare

Excellent verbal and written skills

Driving licence (full Irish)

HIQA standards knowledge

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (8 modules)

Job description

Location: On site / Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker

Salary: Negotiable salary

HealthCare Assistant

Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.

Role Overview

• Working Week: Average of 42 hours a week, day shifts only
• Location of Work: Athlone

What We Offer

• Competitive premiums
• Full induction training
• On-going mentoring and support
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the Month Scheme
• Company events
• Free on-site parking

Role Responsibilities

• Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
• Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
• Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
• Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
• Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
• Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.
• Minimum QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent
• Hold a full Irish driving license
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
• Excellent verbal and writing skills