Health Care Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Gentle Hands Homecare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team in Cork City and surrounding areas including North Cork. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing essential care and support to client's within their own homes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist client's with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.


• Provide assistance with mobility, including transferring and positioning client's as needed.


• Provide companionship to client's, promoting their comfort and well\-being.


• Assist with meal preparation


• Assist with medication prompting


• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or equivalent) qualification is required.


• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a community or home care setting, is desirable.


• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently while adhering to care plans and protocols.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards client's.


• Excellent teamwork skills.


• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Compliance with all regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of our client's. To apply, please submit your CV or email cork@gentlehands.ie. We look forward to welcoming you to our healthcare family at Gentle Hands Homecare.

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme


• Employee assistance program


• Flexitime

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)


• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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