Healthcare Assistant

MWeds Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KarePlus South Cork is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support residents in Cork City and County, delivering high-quality, person-centred care in nursing homes and homecare settings. You will work under KarePlus supervision, promoting independence and safeguarding residents in line with policy.

Requirements include QQI Level 5 in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person (or currently commenced), 40 hours of experience, and a valid car with a clean driving licence.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person (or have commenced course)
• 40 hours work experience completed
• Own car and clean driving licence
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• To assist with all activities of daily living.
• To prepare meals and assist where needed
• Assist residents to maximise independence.
• To promote independence to the fullest, allowing the resident choice and provide superior person-centred care.
• To work as part of a team and respect colleagues and residents at all times
• To promote safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures.

Education

QQI Level 5 in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person

40 hours work experience completed

Job description

MWeds connects job-seekers with partner employers.

Job Description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Employer: Willow Health Care Limited T/A KarePlus South Cork

Location: Cork City and Cork County

Kare Plus is a prominent provider of high-quality nursing, homecare and healthcare services. With a prestigious history in the sector and well-established links with numerous national healthcare organisations; we empower franchise owners to make a positive difference across local communities, on a national scale. Established in 1989, Kare Plus has almost 30 years’ experience in providing a wide range of healthcare services. We specialize in supplying nurses, healthcare assistants and ancillary staff to private and public healthcare establishments, such as hospitals, nursing homes and medical centres. The support our staff provide is essential to maintaining the safety and quality of patient care. Kare Plus believes the future lies with the quality and performance of our franchise owners and our vision is to become the market leader in the provision of healthcare services. This will be achieved by recruiting and working closely with franchise owners, and by integrating new services into our model so that we can always meet the ever-changing requirements of the healthcare sector.

As an agency HCA you are required to be a social support for the residents with the settings you work. You are to provide support in all areas to promote independence and act as an advocate where necessary all whilst working under the management of Kare Plus being answerable to both the client and Kare Plus.

Duties (to include but not limited to):

• To assist with all activities of daily living.
• To prepare meals and assist where needed
• Assist residents to maximise independence.
• To promote independence to the fullest, allowing the resident choice and provide superior person-centred care.
• To work as part of a team and respect colleagues and residents at all times
• To promote safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 in Care Skills & Care of the Older person qualification (or have commenced course)
• 40 hours work experience completed
• Own car and clean driving licence
• Solid verbal and written communication skills