Healthcare Assistant

COMFORT CARE LIMITED; Leinster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Travel allowance

Job summary

Comfort Homecare is seeking Health Care Assistants to join their team across Ireland. Roles demand a minimum QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or Level 7 in Social Care, with at least 2 years’ experience and a valid driver's license. Fluency in English and EU citizenship are required.

The job offers full-time hours, flexible shifts, and a travel allowance. Successful applicants will provide high-quality personal and social care, maintain accurate records, and follow the client care plans while

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a comparable health/social care role.
• Relevant healthcare qualification within Europe.
• Good command of the English language.
• EU citizen.
• Full Clean Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.
• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or QQI Level 7 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of emotional, social and personal care to clients.
• Adhere to Comfort Homecare policies.
• Accurate record-keeping and writing detailed reports.
• Continual training and upskilling applicable to the role.
• Implement the client's care plan and provide practical and emotional support.
• Travel to and from clients’ houses to provide personal care.

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Multiple locations

Kildare, Kildare,
Wexford , Enniscorthy , Co. Wexford , Y21 F6K0 Health Care Assistant Opportunities – All Areas of IrelandComfort Homecare, a leading Home Support Provider, is currently seeking dedicated Home Support Workers to join our team across Ireland. We welcome candidates who are willing to relocate to Ireland.

Requirements:Minimum 2 years of experience in a comparable roleRelevant healthcare qualification within EuropeGood command of the English languageMust be a driver with access to a vehicleEU citizen

We Offer:Full Time positionFlexible working hoursCompetitive pay ratesTravel allowance

If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!This role requires a minimum Level 5 qualification in QQI/ or level 7 in Social Care or equivalent.The successful candidate must:

• Good command of the English language
• EU Citizen
• Be fully Reliable/Dependable
• Available for evenings and weekends.
• Full Clean Drivers Licence and Use of vehicle is essential
• Be flexible and have a can-do attitude.
• Have a caring and kind disposition providing a person-centred approach to the client.
• QQI- Level 5 HealthCare Support or Equivalent QQI level 7qualification applicable to the role
• Experience of Personal care including Infection prevention and control.
• Epilepsy Training
• Positive behavioural support training/MAPA
• Good communication skills and practical skills.
• At least 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with a disability/Care of the older person in a health or social care setting.
• Specialised training within the disability sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities of the role

• Provide high standards of emotional, social and personal care to clients.
• Adhere to all of Comfort Home Care policies.
• Accurate record-keeping and writing detailed reports
• Continuous training and upskilling applicable to the role
• Implement the client's care plan.
• Provide practical and emotional support to clients in a professional manner
• Travelling to and from Clients houses to provide personal care

Salary: €32,961 Day shift Weekend availability Experience: Health or Social Care: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Certificate in Care Skills or Healthcare Support (required) Full Clean Driver’s License (required)

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]