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Job Description
KARE PLUS DONEGAL
We are now recruiting Healthcare Assistants for full and part‑time work across all areas of Donegal. Immediate vacancies exist in the following areas:
* Dungloe
* Annagry
* Glenties
* Fintown
* Doochary
* Burtonport
* Ballyshannon
* Donegal Town
* Pettigo
* Mountcharles
* Rathmullan
Duties (to include but not limited to):
* Assist clients with personal care such as bathing, showering, toileting and continence management.
* Perform light housekeeping tasks such as making beds, sweeping and mopping floors, ensuring commodes are emptied and cleaned.
* Prepare meals and assist with feeding and hydration.
* Record and report accidents/incidents to the Care Manager in line with company policies and procedures.
* Prompt medication administration and report medication errors to the Care Manager in line with company policies and procedures.
* Promote independence, allowing for client choice and delivering superior person‑centred care.
* Assist colleagues with covering sick leave and annual leave.
* Work as part of a community team and respect colleagues and clients at all times.
* Promote safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:
* QQI Level 5 in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person qualification (or have commenced course)
* Solid verbal and written communication skills
* Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Payscale
Kare Plus Donegal operates a pay scale system and new employees will be placed on the scale in line with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
* In‑house training
* Paid Garda vetting
* Uniform supplied (where necessary)
* Continuous management & in‑field support
* Continuous block hours with market‑leading salary packages on offer
KarePlus Donegal reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
Application question(s)
* Have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Education
Leaving Certificate (preferred)
Willingness to travel
100% (required)
Work Location
On the road
Remote/Blended working
This vacancy is suitable for remote/blended working.
Sector
Human health and social work activities
Career Level
Entry Level
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum experienced required (years): 0
* Minimum qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
Desirable
* Ability skills: Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Manual, Personal/Social Care
* Competency skills: Flexibility, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Working on own initiative
* Driving licence: Full B
* Languages: English C2‑Master (Fluent)
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