HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

Job Location: LimerickRole of Healthcare AssistantThe Healthcare Assistant’s primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a customer in his/her own home. Healthcare Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the customer care plan, perform the identified care duties and promote customer comfort, dignity and wellbeing.QualitiesEssential qualities of a Healthcare Assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience, follow instructions and maintain confidentiality, be punctual, have good English language proficiency with good written and verbal skills.Responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant includeAssist the customer with activities of living i.e. bathing, showering, continence care etc. as outlined in the customer care planPay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the customerCarry out personal care with respect and dignity at all times, demonstrating sensitivity and empathy with the customerProvide a high standard of care in line with the requirements outlined in the customer care planQualifications & ExperienceAll Healthcare Assistants must have obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules ‘Care of the Older Person’ and ‘Care Skills’ (Healthcare Support 5M4339) or have a minimum of one year experience as a Healthcare Assistant and be in a position to undertake the two QQI Level 5 modules outlined above.Experience of caring for others in a professional capacity is desirableFull Driver Licence and access to your own CarEmployment Details:This position is available on a full-time/part-time, temporary/permanent contract basisFlexible working hours Contact Details:Tel: (061) 481 208