Healthcare Assistant - Trim

Carechoice; Trim; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Sunday & night pay

GYM discount

Training programs

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

CareChoice in Trim is seeking full-time Healthcare Assistants to join our on-site team at the Trim, Co. Meath facility. This permanent role offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to work with an experienced team of healthcare professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural setting.

You will provide high-quality holistic care, help residents with daily activities, and support nursing staff. QQI/FETAC or relevant care experience is valued, with training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• QQI/FETAC qualification or relative care experience.
• Practical experience in a caring capacity.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
• Comfortable in challenging environments.
• Good level of English.
• Availability for varied shifts: days, nights, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in delivering high-quality holistic resident care.
• Maintain residents' hygiene and dignity during personal care.
• Assist with eating and nutrition needs.
• Help residents mobilise using appropriate aids.
• Escort or transfer residents as directed by nurses.
• Assist in End of Life Care.
• Perform other duties as required by nursing staff and management.

Skills

Teamwork

English language

Empathy

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

QQI/FETAC or equivalent

Job description

Location: On site / Commons (7th Division), Trim, Co. Meath, C15 W8PF, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:€ 15.38

With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.

We are now looking for full time Healthcare Assistants, for our Trim Nursing home.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents.
• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all times.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
• Assisting residents with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
• Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
• Assisting in End of Life Care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Qualifications and Skills

• QQI/FETAC qualification OR relative experience in a similar environment.
• Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
• Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
• Have a good level of English language skills.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

What we offer:

• Premium payments on Sundays and night shift
• FLYEfit gym discount – stay active and healthy with discounted gym membership
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group
• Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved)
• Employee Assistance Programme – supporting your mental health and wellbeing
• Free parking
• Subsidised lunches