Healthcare Assistant

Jomivic Recruitment Agency

Navan, Meath, Ireland

Posted 1 week ago

full time EUR16 / hourly

Skills

Patient Care Medication Administration Care Planning Communication Teamwork Problem Solving Time Management

Job Description

This is a home care role – You will be visiting and supporting clients in their own homes in Navan. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful in your local community. What is Home Care? As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support people in their own homes, helping them stay independent and live with dignity in their community. You are not based in a hospital or nursing home; you travel from home to home within your local area. You are not based in a hospital or nursing home; you travel from home to home within your local area. Our Care assistants normally Drive to & from visits but also use Bicycles, E-Bikes, scooters, and walk to visits.

Responsibilities

Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
Hositing, Patient Moving & Handling
Helping with meals and feeding support
Providing companionship and emotional reassurance
Light housekeeping (tidying, laundry, etc.)
Supporting clients with mobility and transfers
Accurately following and documenting care plans
Encouraging independence, dignity, and wellbeing

Requirements

What You’ll Need:
We welcome both new and experienced carers who have:
QQI Level 5 modules in:
Care Skills or Healthcare Support
Care of the Older Person
Patient Moving & Handling Certificate ( we can provide training)

Benefits

Annual Loyalty Bonus – up to €250 (Part Time) / €500 (Full time), tax free and based on hours worked.
Refer a Friend Bonus – €500 for you + €500 for your referral
FREE QQI Training: Care Skills & Care of the Older Person for those interested in a Career in Home Care
Employee Wellness Programme
Employee of the Month – €100 Voucher.
Free Patient Moving & Manual Handling Training Provided
24/7 support from our local Care Management Team
Flexible hours that work around your life
Positive team culture with regular staff events and celebrations
Christmas gifts & festive raffle
Employee of the Year Awards
Bike to Work Scheme
Free uniforms and PPE
Clear opportunities for career growth and promotion