Healthcare Assistant

Full Time Healthcare Assistant - 40 Hours per week

To assist service users who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including

dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.

To help service users with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of

personal aids and equipment.

To care for service users who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.

To provide care and support for service users who are terminally ill.

To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of service users through talking, outings, reading,

writing, hobbies and recreations.

To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.

To inspect, launder and mend service users ‘clothes.

To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.

To read and write reports and be involved in service users ‘reviews and training activities.

To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.

To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health circumstances of service user.

To encourage the independence of service users.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €30,160.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do yo have a car, scooter or bike?

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (required)
• Irish Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Full time Healthcare Assistant