Senior Healthcare Assistant

Curam Care Homes; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home provider in Wicklow is seeking motivated Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their team. Responsibilities include assessing and planning care, leading the HCA team, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates must have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive benefits including ongoing education, flexible hours, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Ongoing education and training programs

Flexible working hours

Paid breaks

Referral bonus

Pension Scheme

Death in Service benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience in care of the older person or a comparable role is desirable.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest standards.
• Undertake the day-to-day running of the HCA team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Good level of IT skills

Experience in care of the older person

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent

Tools

EpicCare platform

Job description

Overview

We are seeking motivated Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our care team in Knockrobin Nursing Home.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards of care practiced in the relevant care setting.
• Undertake the day-to-day running of the HCA team allocated to their area under the direction of the unit CNM or Nurse in charge.

Requirements

• Hold a minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent;
• At least 2 years’ experience in care of the older person or a comparable role is desirable;
• Demonstrable leadership skills;
• Good level of IT skills;
• Familiarity with EpicCare platform is advantageous;
• Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.

What To Expect

At Curam Care Homes we are committed to providing and maintaining the highest standard of person-centered care and services by offering competitive benefits, encouraging life–work balance and fostering career progression opportunities for all employees.

Benefits

• Ongoing education and training programs
• Flexible working hours
• Paid breaks
• Bi-weekly payroll
• Premiums paid on Sundays and Public Holidays
• Complementary meals provided on long day shifts
• Referral bonus
• Discounted uniforms
• Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan
• Free Car Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service benefits
• Pharmacy Discount
• Committed to providing and maintaining the highest standard of service
• Relocation Bonus available

The above list of benefits is not exhaustive. For all informal inquiries or to request a copy of the full job description please email [e-mail].

Due to the urgency of this vacancy, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.