Healthcare Assistant

ETHOS CARE LIMITED; Leinster; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ETHOS CARE LIMITED is hiring to support and assist residents in daily living, enabling independence while delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will build respectful relationships, participate in social activities, and maintain hygienic living spaces across the home.

The role requires QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent, with training in infection control and safeguarding available if needed. Prior healthcare experience is beneficial in a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and patient-centered approach required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills essential.
• Experience in healthcare or residential care settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Deliver person-centred care reflecting privacy, dignity and respect.
• Maintain residents' dining rooms, living areas and bedrooms in a clean, hygienic state.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient-centered

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Healthcare

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Application Details

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Job Description

Job Description:Support and assist residents in fulfi ling activities of daily living, enabling them to be as independent as possible.Deliver a high standard of person-centred care, ensuring al practices reflect the privacy, dignity, and respect of our residents.Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on respect and equality.Promote, encourage, and practice the ethos of person-centred care.Participate in organising and carrying out social outings and in-house activities.Maintain residents' dining rooms, living areas, and bedrooms in a neat, presentable, and hygienic state.Education & Qualifications:Must have started or completed FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Healthcare or related field, or equivalent.Modules in Care of the Older Person, Infection Prevention & Control, Nutrition, and Paliative Care Support are desirable.Current and valid Infection Control, Manual & Resident Moving & Handling, and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).Essential Skills:Compassionate, reliable, and patient-centeredGood communication and teamwork skilsDesirable Skills:Previous experience in healthcare or residential care settings.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required