Health Care Assistant

DRESCATOR LIMITED; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DRESCATOR LIMITED in Clonmel, County Tipperary, invites applications for a Healthcare Assistant to support Nursing Staff in delivering resident care. This full-time role is based in Ireland and operates on a 39-hour week, with a salary of €32,691 per year.

We value kindness, empathy and strong communication. The successful candidate will work under the Nurse Manager and Staff Nurses to provide compassionate, patient-centred care and to support the health and well-being of residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience in health care assistant or direct client care.
• Kindness, empathy and good communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nursing Staff in delivering resident/patient care.
• Work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Staff Nurses.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

The role of the Healthcare Assistant is to assist the Nursing Staff in the delivery of resident / patient care and to work under the supervision and direction of the Nurse Manager and the Staff Nurses.

RequirementsKindness and empathy ,Positive attitude, Multi-tasking, Team player.

Skills requiredA kind and caring manner, a willingness to perform personal care tasks, Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.The capacity to act with sympathy and compassion.Patience and trustworthiness.A quick learner with excellent communication skillscommitment to provide a quality service to residents.ability to work as part of a team.

Qualification :Minimum FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or equivalentMinimum 1 years experience working as a Health Care assistant or in a similar role involving direct client/resident care.

Annual salary of €32691 per annum (based on 39 hours per week)

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative