Healthcare assistant - tuam

Dockgate, Merchants Road, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 P6CF
Job Location
Tuam, Co Galway
About the Role
Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Tuam. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing home care services to our clients in the local community.
Key Responsibilities

Provide personal, non-medical care and assistance to clients in their own homes
Assist with clients’ physical, nutritional and social needs as laid out in their Care Plan
Provide personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, assisting with continence care), mobilising, assistance with feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc.

Requirements

A major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent (Qualified to Level 5 on the QQI Framework)
Previous care or healthcare experience
A general understanding of geriatric health and mobility issues
Strong verbal communication skills and good command of spoken and written English
A full Irish (or Irish recognised) Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Hours of Work
39 hours per week. Must be available to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including weekends and bank holidays).
Salary
€32,691 per annum
Benefits

Refer a Friend scheme
Christmas Bonus

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) or QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care
Specialising In: geriatric health
Driving Licence: Full B

Desirable

Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
Teamwork, Time Management

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