Healthcare Assistant

CareChoice Group Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday/night shift pay

Gym discount

Death in Service

Induction training

Promotion opportunities

In-house training

Employee assistance programme

Free uniform

Free parking

Subsidised lunches

Job summary

CareChoice Group Ireland is seeking full-time or part-time Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Cork. You will support nursing staff, provide holistic care to residents, assist with personal care, nutrition, mobility, and end-of-life care in a diverse environment.

The role requires QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or working towards; strong communication and English skills; and flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or working towards it.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude.
• Good level of English language skills.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to residents.
• Ensure residents’ hygiene and personal care are maintained with dignity.
• Assist residents with eating and drinking according to nutrition needs.
• Assist residents with mobilising and using aids as appropriate.
• Escort or transfer residents as directed by nursing staff.
• Assist in End-of-Life Care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Caring attitude

Good English

Flexible shifts

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.

We are now looking for Full-time/Part-time Healthcare Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents
• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all time
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs
• Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids
• Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff
• Assisting in End-of-Life Care
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Qualifications And Skills

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare/Relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards).
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude.
• Have a good level of English language skills
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

What we offer:

• Premium payments on Sundays and night shift
• FLYEfit gym discount - stay active and healthy with discounted gym membership
• Death in Service Benefit
• Comprehensive induction training
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Competitive rates of pay
• Paid quality training and continuous professional development
• Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group
• Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved)
• Employee Assistance Programme - supporting your mental health and wellbeing
• 1 Free Uniform per year
• Free parking
• Subsidised lunches