Healthcare Assistant (Home carer)

CUALA SENIOR CARE LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

E-bike to work scheme

Induction online training

PPE

Carer of the month award

Job summary

CUALA SENIOR CARE LIMITED, trading as Dovida, is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support clients at home across Ireland. You will provide essential personal care and daily living assistance with dignity.

Requirements include Good English communication, QQI Level 5 or higher in health care, and at least 1 year in home care, nursing home, or similar settings. Training and PPE are provided, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Good English communication.
• QQI Level 5 / Diploma / Degree in Health care or Nursing assistance preferred.
• 1 year minimum experience in home care, nursing home or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Medication reminders.
• Prepare and Serve Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and light Snacks).
• Assist with Getting Up and Going to Bed.
• Ability to work with Dementia and Alzheimer clients.
• Personal Care (Assist with Bathing and Showering).
• Assist with Walking and Exercises.
• Provide Companionship.
• Engage in Reminiscence Activities.
• Board Games, Cards, Puzzles.
• Care of People with Disabilities & Chronic Health Conditions.
• Other High Dependency Care.

Skills

English communication

Education

QQI Level 5 / Diploma / Degree in Health 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

Cuala Senior Care Ireland Limited trading as Dovida, is looking for caring, compassionate individuals to join our team of Healthcare Assistants and to support our clients in the comfort of their home environment. With a 4,000 Healthcare team working across every county in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Medication reminders
• Prepare and Serve Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and light Snacks)
• Assist with Getting Up and Going to Bed
• Ability to work with Dementia and Alzheimer clients
• Personal Care (Assist with Bathing and Showering)
• Assist with Walking and Exercises
• Provide Companionship
• Engage in Reminiscence Activities
• Board Games, Cards, Puzzles
• Care of People with Disabilities & Chronic Health Conditions
• Other High Dependency Care

Benefits

• Travel Allowance
• E-bike to work scheme
• 20 - hour Induction online training with continuous training available
• PPE
• Carer of the month award

Requirements

• Must be willing to provide "Personal Care Assistance" such as Assisting with Bathing, Showering and incontinence care.
• Good English communication.
• QQI level 5 /Diploma/ Degree in Health care/ Elderly care// Nursing assistance will be preferred.
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
• Previous 1 year min work experience in related field will be preferred ie Home Care, Nursing home, Hospital, Rehabilitation Centre

Sector

• human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]