Healthcare Assistant/ Assistant Support worker

LOTUS CARE LIMITED; Birr; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LOTUS CARE LIMITED in Birr, Co. Offaly, invites applications for a Healthcare Assistant/Assistant Support Worker. The role involves supporting service-users in care homes under qualified staff, assisting with personal care, and helping with clinical duties, including monitoring and recording tests.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, a quick learner with strong communication, and able to work as part of a team. Yearly remuneration is €36,036, based on a 42-hour week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing, Degree in Physiotherapy, or Degree in social work (or equivalent FETAC/QQI Level 5).
• Minimum 6 months experience in direct client/resident care.
• Compassionate, patient and a strong communicator; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist service-users with personal care and daily activities.
• Assist healthcare professionals under supervision with duties and tests.
• Record and monitor clinical results as directed.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Physiotherapy

Degree in social work / Equivalent FETAC/QQI Level 5

Job description

Healthcare Assistant/ Assistant Support worker

LOTUS CARE LIMITED

Ref: #JOB-2467268

Birr Technology Centre, Saint Brendan Street, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42 HX39

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

A Healthcare Assistant/ Assistant Support worker is responsible for providing support to service-users in care house assigned to him/her and Nursing Homes to be able to achieve their goals and identified priorities.We are looking for a Healthcare assistant/Assistant Support Worker who will assist healthcare professionals, under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, to carry out a spectrum of duties. Their tasks include assisting patients with personal care and conducting clinical duties, in addition to carrying out, monitoring, and recording the results of medical tests, which the healthcare professional will analyze. Healthcare assistants will be working under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals and provides first‑hand care, comfort, and safety to patients.The candidate must be compassionate, patient and possess a genuine passion for working with people.A quick learner with excellent communication skillscommitment to provide a quality service to residents.ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications for the role

• Degree in Nursing
• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Degree in social work OR Minimum FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 6 Months experience working as a Health Care assistant or in a similar role involving direct client/resident care.

For the purposes of the application, please see the breakdown below: Yearly remuneration: €36,036 Hours Per week 42.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level