Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Macroom | From €14.79 per hour
CareChoice Group Ireland is seeking Full-time/Part-time/Relief Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Macroom. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to residents.
* Ensuring residents' hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all times.
* Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
* Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids.
* Escorting and/or transferring residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
* Assisting in End-of-Life Care.
* Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
Qualifications and Skills
* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or a relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards).
* Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
* Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude.
* Good level of English language skills.
* Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.
What we offer
* Premium payments on Sundays and night shift
* FLYEfit gym discount
* Death in Service Benefit
* Comprehensive induction training
* A rewarding working environment with support from supervisors and managers
* Competitive rates of pay
* Paid quality training and continuing professional development
* Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group
* Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 1 Free Uniform per year
* Free parking
* Subsidised lunches
Starting rate of €14.79 per hour.
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