Healthcare Assistant – Community Home Support Meath

Job description

The Noel Group are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our growing team of relief staff working in East Meath. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the community, offering home support to service users in the local area.

Responsibilities:

• To carry out assigned responsibilities involving direct care and all activities of daily living.
• To maintain standards of personal hygiene, dietary intake, physical and mental health.
• To ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic manner and that dignity is respected.
• To assist with patients mobility, using appropriate moving equipment when needed.
• To maintain the confidentiality of all information made available.

Requirements:

• QQI/FETAC Level 5 qualification in a Healthcare discipline. Minimum of 8 completed modules required
• Experience supporting older persons.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Patient Moving & Handling.
• Visa or GNIB (if applicable).
• International Police Clearance (if lived abroad 6+ months).
• Full clean drivers license with access to own vehicle.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting at €17.59 per hour + premium shift allowance.

• A variety of shift options based on your availability & location.
• Ongoing support and access to mandatory training.
• Be part of a trusted team that supports the HSE nationwide.

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