Health Care Assistant – DRIVING ESSENTIAL

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Reports To: Health Care Supervisor / Branch Manager

Location: Co. Meath – Areas Ashbourne / Ratoath / Dunshauglin / Dunboyne

Job Type: Full-Time

InisCare was established with the core principle that contented caregivers lead to satisfied customers. We maintain the belief that exceptional, dependable, and personable home care services are delivered by individuals who receive support from a skilled and empathetic leadership team. Our goal is to support our team of caregivers in delivering compassionate and professional care that enables individuals to maintain active and fulfilling lifestyles.

Job Summary:

The role of a Health Care Assistant is to support the Customer to live happily and safely at home. This may involve assisting them with personal care, such as showering or bathing, assisting with dressing, assisting with incontinence care, assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping.

Responsibilities:

Practice and maintain the most recent protocol in relation to safety procedures, such as Person Moving and Handling
Report any concerns in relation to the Customer, or colleagues if they are not working within safe boundaries to your manager
Report any safeguarding incidents or what you may think is safeguarding to your manager
Document accurately and factually in the daily logs, all tasks completed with the Customer for each shift
Always maintain confidentiality
Attend any training scheduled for you by InisCare & Work within safe and professional boundaries
Ensure each task performed with the Customer (medication prompt, personal care, meal preparation, etc) is completed with dignity and respect for the Customer.
Encourage autonomy and decision making
Talk with the Customer throughout the shift, regardless of their verbal and cognitive ability, ensuring that all conversations are within a professional context
Attend shifts as scheduled and contact the office in a timely manner if you are unable to attend a shift or are late. Do not phone the customer directly.

Qualifications:

QQI Level 5 Health care Award or equivalent or
One year experience

Additional Training Requirements:

Children's First – HSE LAND
Safeguarding – HSE LAND
Dementia Training – HSE LAND
GDPR Training – HSE LAND
AMRIC Basics of Infection Prevention and Control – HSE LAND
AMRIC Hand Hygiene – HSE LAND
Putting on and taking off PPE in Community Healthcare- HSE LAND

Skills:

Basic patient care: bathing, dressing, feeding
Assisting with mobility and exercise
Effective verbal and written communication & Active listening
Following instructions and protocols
Providing companionship and emotional support
Familiarity with healthcare equipment and devices
Time management and task prioritization

Competencies:

Empathy and compassion
Understanding and responding to emotional needs
Effective teamwork within a healthcare team
Supporting colleagues and positive team environment
Adaptability to changing needs and environments
Willingness to learn new skills and procedures
Attention to detail in observing and reporting
Physical stamina for demanding tasks
Reliability, punctuality and Professional appearance and demeanour
Ethical standards and confidentiality adherence
Problem-solving and critical thinking

Experience:

One-year paid experience or Care Skills and Care for the Elderly Person modules on QQI Level 5.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate from €14.00 up to €20.00 (depending on experience)
Mileage
Refer-a-Friend Program – €150.00 per referral

Welcoming Bonus €200.00
Bike-to-work scheme
Mentor program
Sponsored QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care for the Elderly Person modules) for employees.
Career Progression Plan and guidance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or membership of the Traveller community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in our workplace.

In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015, we ensure that our recruitment, selection, training, and promotion processes are based solely on the abilities and merits of the candidates and employees. We strive to provide a work environment free from harassment and discrimination, and we support equal opportunities in all aspects of employment.