Healthcare Assistant – Portmarnock and MalahideInisCare • Aylmer, ON, CA

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Healthcare Assistant – Portmarnock and Malahide

InisCare • Aylmer, ON, CA

15 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Portmarnock and Malahide

Join to apply for the Healthcare Assistant – Portmarnock and Malahide role at InisCare . InisCare was established with the core principle that contented caregivers lead to satisfied customers. We believe 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 Title : Healthcare Assistant
Reports To : Health Care Supervisor / Branch Manager
Location : Portmarnock and Malahide
Job Type : Full time and Part-time

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, bathing, dressing, incontinence care, 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

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 prior experience is not required if you have your 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

Bike‑to‑work scheme

Mentor program

Sponsored QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care for the Elderly Person Modules)

Career Progression Plan and guidance

Welcoming Bonus €200.00

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

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