Healthcare Assistant Laois. Irlanda

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants across Laois.

Location: Clonaslee, Ballybrittas

Benefits:

•    Competitive rates - Up to €20 per hour plus travel allowance

•    €200 Sign on Bonus

•    Enhanced Bank Holiday rate

•    Flexible working hours Bi-monthly pay (paid twice a month)

•    Contracted hours 24/7 support from our healthcare managers and friendly office team

•    Full induction training

•    Opportunities for continual healthcare training & development

•    A lucrative refer a friend scheme - €200 per referral*

•    Care Assistant of the Month scheme Company uniform and full PPE

Essential Criteria:

•    Good English skills - both spoken and written

•    A cheerful, upbeat, and friendly personality

•    No experience required*

•    QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve these before start date*

•    Hold a full driving licence with access to a car is essential

Roles & Responsibilities:

•    To undertake personal care and daily living tasks as agreed with the service user, their family and the professionals involved with the individual service plan.

•    To work at all times within the policies and procedures of Connected Health Ltd or if required Next of Kin.

•    To provide service users with opportunities to express their preference as to the way tasks are carried out.

•    To develop and maintain professional working relationships with service users and work colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds.

•    To communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor, in particular regarding changes in the service user’s condition or circumstances.

•    To use the services on-call system in accordance with the service guidance. To attend training including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision sessions as required.

•    To complete documentation, including service user records and timesheets.

•    To comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

•    To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities as required.

•    To be responsible for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills through experience and training.

•    To undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager following the successful completion of specific training and personal skills development.

•    To undertake any other reasonable duties as required