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Job Description
Healthcare Assistant Opportunities – All Areas of Ireland. Comfort Homecare, a leading Home Support Provider, is currently seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team across Ireland. We welcome candidates who are willing to relocate to Ireland from Portugal.
Requirements: Minimum 2 year of experience in a comparable role; Relevant healthcare qualification; Fluency in English; Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
We Offer: Flexible working hours; Competitive pay rates; Travel allowance.
This role requires a minimum Level 5 qualification in QQI or level 7 in Social Care. The successful candidate must:
* Be fluent in English.
* Be an EU Citizen.
* Be fully reliable/dependable.
* Be available for evenings and weekends.
* Have a Full Clean Driver’s Licence and use of vehicle is essential.
* Be flexible and have a can‑do attitude.
* Have a caring and kind disposition providing a person‑centred approach to the client.
* Hold a QQI Level 5 HealthCare Support or Equivalent QQI level 7 qualification applicable to the role.
* Have experience of personal care including infection prevention and control.
* Have epilepsy training.
* Have positive behavioural support training/MAPA.
* Have good communication skills and practical skills.
* At least 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with a disability/care of the older person in a health or social care setting.
* Specialised training within the disability sector is advantageous.
Responsibilities of the role:
* Provide high standards of emotional, social and personal care to clients.
* Adhere to all of Comfort Home Care policies.
* Accurate record‑keeping and writing detailed reports.
* Continuous training and upskilling applicable to the role.
* Implement the client’s care plan.
* Provide practical and emotional support to clients in a professional manner.
* Travelling to and from clients’ houses to provide personal care.
Salary: €15.00‑€20.00 per hour. Schedule: Day shift, weekend availability.
Experience: Health or Social Care: 1 year (required). Licence/Certification: Certificate in Care Skills or Healthcare Support (required). Full Clean Driver’s License (required).
Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time. Salary: €15.00‑€20.00 per hour. Benefits: Free or subsidised travel. Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus, Subsidised travel. Experience: Healthcare: 2 year (preferred).
Career Level
* Experienced [Non‑Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
* Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied/Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
* Driving Licence: Full A AM B
* Languages: English C2‑Master (Fluent)
Desirable:
* Ability Skills: Communications, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Skills
* Competency Skills: Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative, Teamwork
* Specialising In: home support, manual patient handling
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