Healthcare Assistant- Clare area

Location: On site / Clare, Co. Clare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Healthcare Assistants
Salary: Negotiable salary

Description

Health Care Assistant

The purpose of this role is to support our clients with all aspects of their day to day living. You will provide care in the client's home and it is essential that all services are delivered in a safe, compassionate and caring manner.

Locations are as follows:

Kilrush

Miltown Malbay

Ennis

Corofin

Cratloe

Parteen

• Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, light housework/basic shopping needs.
• Following client's Care Plan which is a guide that provides information on the individual character of services.
• Supporting social interactions and activities, providing companionship.
• To observe, listen, and engage with clients and maintain positive relationships with the client and the family.
• Be punctual and manage time effectively.
• Always observe confidentiality policy.
• Communicating with the office any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/care.
• Reporting and record any incidents.
• Adhering to Health and Safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Have QQI level 5 in Healthcare with relevant modules (or equivalent) completed or in progress.
• Have a clean Garda Vetting Cert and International Police Clearance Cert
• Willing to undergo a medical examination to provide medical fitness for work cert.
• Have a driver's licence and own transport and knowledge of using Google maps to find client's homes.
• Are fluent in English both verbally and written.