Job Description
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Employer: SUPERIOR HEALTH LIMITED T/A Kare Plus South Cork
Location: Cork City and Cork County
Salary: €32,691 per year
Kare Plus is a prominent provider of high-quality nursing, homecare and healthcare services. With a prestigious history in the sector and well-established links with numerous national healthcare organisations, we empower franchise owners to make a positive difference across local communities, on a national scale. Established in 1989, Kare Plus has almost 30 years’ experience in providing a wide range of healthcare services. We specialise in supplying nurses, healthcare assistants and ancillary staff to private and public healthcare establishments, such as hospitals, nursing homes and medical centres. The support our staff provide is essential to maintaining the safety and quality of patient care. Kare Plus believes the future lies with the quality and performance of our franchise owners and our vision is to become the market leader in the provision of healthcare services. This will be achieved by recruiting and working closely with franchise owners, and by integrating new services into our model so that we can always meet the ever‑changing requirements of the healthcare sector.
Responsibilities
Provide social support for residents, promoting independence and acting as an advocate under the management of Kare Plus.
Assist with all activities of daily living.
Prepare meals and assist where needed.
Assist residents to maximise independence.
Promote independence to the fullest, allowing the resident choice and providing superior person‑centred care.
Work as part of a team and respect colleagues and residents 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 commenced).
40 hours of work experience completed.
Own car and clean driving licence.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
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