Healthcare Assistant

Tarasis; Cavan; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Sign-up bonus €200

Refer-a-friend €200

Free Garda vetting

Uniform provided

Mileage paid

Career progression

Job summary

Tarasis Healthcare is seeking kind and dedicated health care assistants to join our team across Ireland. The role involves completing all care duties and assisting clients with personal care, housekeeping, and meals while promoting independence and dignity.

A full driving licence and access to a car are required, with QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of Older Person) or willingness to complete. Tarasis offers competitive rates and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• A kind and caring attitude is essential.
• Full driving licence and access to a car is required.
• QQI Level 5 in Care Skills/Older Person or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all care duties as detailed in the individual care plan.
• Assist clients with personal care (toileting, washing, dressing).
• Support with practical tasks such as housekeeping, cooking, and dishes.

Skills

Kind, caring attitude

Education

QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of Older Person)

Job description

Areas: Cavan town, Ballyconnell, Belturbet, Arva, Ballinagh, Cootehill, Stradone, Kingscourt, Killmainhamwood, Shercock, Ballyjamesduff, Kilnaleck, Mountnugent, Bailieborough, Canningstown

Tarasis Healthcare have been a leading provider in care at home for over 30 years. An award-winning family business who are committed to delivering excellent quality of care to every service user allowing them to remain living independently in their own homes.

Tarasis Healthcare are seeking kind, caring and dedicated health care assistants to join our team in delivering high standards of care and support across Ireland.

Why work with us?

• Earn up to €20.10
• Fortnightly pay
• Sign up bonus €200*
• Refer-a-friend bonus €200*
• Competitive hourly and 1/2 hourly rates
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Paid mileage
• Flexible schedule that matches your availability
• Free Garda vetting, training and uniform
• Increasing pay structure, based on length of service
• Opportunities for career progression
• In house counselling and wellbeing initiatives
  

What your role will entail:

• Completing all care duties and tasks, detailed in the individual care plan
• Assisting clients with all personal care: toileting, washing, dressing etc.
• Assisting in practical support such as house cleaning; cooking; dish washing; etc.
• Ensuring clients are provided with refreshments and light snacks, as required
• Promoting independence and choice where possible.
• Upholding client's rights and preserving their dignity, always

What we need from you:

• A kind & caring attitude
• A full driving licence & access to a car
  
• QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of Older Person) - or willingness to complete
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

Tarasis Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer.