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1. 3487815856934;-6.25880813598633;5 Abbey Street Lower , Dublin 1 , D01 P7V2

Location: County Dublin

Join Our Caring Team - We're Hiring Healthcare Assistants.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our growing team.

The role of a Health Care Assistant is to support the Customer to live happily and safely. This may involve assisting them with personal care, assisting with dressing, and assisting with quality of life.

• Practice and maintain the most recent protocol in relation to safety procedures, such as Person Moving and Handling
• 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
• 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.

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award or equivalent
• Additional Training Requirements
• Safeguarding – HSE LAND
• GDPR Training – HSE LAND
• AMRIC Basics of Infection Prevention and Control - HSE LAND

• Basic patient care: elderly and clinical health
• 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

• Empathy and compassion
• 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
• Ethical standards and confidentiality adherence
• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• One-year paid experience or prior experience is not required if you have your QQI Level 5.

• Sponsored QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care for the Elderly Person Modules)
• Career Progression Plan and guidance
• Bike to work scheme
• Sick pay

Expected hours: 39hs per week

• Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Fluent English
• Work authorisation: Ireland (required)
• Work Location: in person
• Sector:

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]