Health Care Assistant/ Assistant Support Worker

LOTUS CARE LIMITED; Birr; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LOTUS CARE LIMITED in Birr is seeking a Health Care Assistant/Assistant Support Worker to provide compassionate care in care houses and Nursing Homes. You will support professionals, assist with personal care, and help monitor and record medical tests as directed by qualified staff.

The role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication, with the ability to work well in a team. A Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work degree, or QQI Level 5 qualification is required, along with relevant

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and passionate about working with people.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Experience in direct client/resident care (min 6 months).
• Minimum QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification required for application.

Responsibilities

• Assist service-users with personal care and daily activities.
• Support healthcare professionals under supervision of qualified staff.
• Monitor and record residents' health observations and test results.
• Provide first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Physiotherapy

Degree in social work

FETAC/QQI Level 5

Job description

Health Care Assistant/ Assistant Support Worker

LOTUS CARE LIMITED

Ref: #JOB-2473357

Birr Technology Centre, Saint Brendan Street, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42 HX39

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Application Details

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Job Description

A Healthcare Assistant/ Assistant Support worker is responsible for providing support to service-users in care house assigned to him/her and Nursing Homes to be able to achieve their goals and identified priorities.We are looking for a Healthcare assistant/Assistant Support Worker who will assist healthcare professionals, under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, to carry out a spectrum of duties. Their tasks include assisting patients with personal care and conducting clinical duties, in addition to carrying out, monitoring, and recording the results of medical tests, which the healthcare professional will analyze. Healthcare assistants will be working under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals and provides first-hand care, comfort, and safety to patients.The candidate must be compassionate, patient and possess a genuine passion for working with people.A quick learner with excellent communication skillsCommitment to provide a quality service to residents.Ability to work as part of a team.Qualifications for the roleDegree in NursingDegree in PhysiotherapyDegree in social work OR Minimum FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or equivalentMinimum 6 Months experience working as a Health Care assistant or in a similar role involving direct client/resident care.For the purposes of the application, please see the breakdown below:Yearly remuneration: €36,036Hours Per week 42

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]