Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Location: Wicklow Community Services
* Must be Currently Based in Ireland to Apply For this Role
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Wicklow Community Services. The Healthcare Assistant will be responsible for providing quality care and support to our patients in their homes. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be reliable, and have a passion for caring for others.
Please note that you must be based in East Wicklow. Wicklow Community Services covers areas including Ashford, Roundwood, Glendalough, Glenmalure, Rathdrum and Brittas Bay.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
* Assist care recipients with activities of daily living, such as washing, dressing, and grooming.
* Help care recipients with mobility and transfers.
* Provide companionship and emotional support to care recipients.
* Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
* Monitor, record and report any changes/issues to the line manager.
* Assist with medication prompt.
* Keep accurate records of care and activities.
* Maintain a clean and safe environment for care recipients.
Requirements:
* Knowledge of basic care techniques.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.
* Reliable and trustworthy.
* Ability to work alternative weekends and some evenings.
* Access to own car and clean driving licence
Qualifications Required:
* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support is preferable or a minimum of Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules.
Please note that this training is available through KWETB or online training.
- Experience working with elderly or disabled care recipients.
Employee Benefits:
* Travel allowance
* Paid travel time
* Flexible working hours: full-time, part-time, evenings and weekends
* Paid induction training
* Paid shadowing with an experienced carer
* Paid Patient Moving and Handling training
* Paid ongoing training
* Uniform, jacket, shoes, ID and full PPE provided
* Out of hours on call support
* Bike to Work scheme
* Employee referral bonus of €250
* Carer app for mobile phones with live schedules and more
* Employee Assistance Programme
Wicklow Community Service is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.