Healthcare Assistant

About InisCare

InisCare operates on the principle that satisfied caregivers foster satisfied clients. The company emphasizes delivering exceptional, reliable, and personable home care services supported by skilled and compassionate leadership. Their mission is to assist caregivers in providing professional and empathetic care that helps individuals live active and fulfilling lives.

Position Overview

The Healthcare Assistant role involves supporting clients in maintaining a safe and comfortable life at home. Duties include providing personal care such as bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. The position offers full-time and part-time schedules including weekdays, evenings, and weekends, with locations primarily in Dublin 3 including Clontarf and Killester areas.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the latest safety protocols, especially regarding moving and handling of individuals.
• Raise any concerns about client or colleague safety or care practices to management promptly.
• Report any suspected safeguarding issues to supervisors without delay.
• Maintain accurate and factual daily records of all tasks completed during shifts.
• Ensure strict confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in mandatory training and operate within professional and safe boundaries.
• Perform all client-related tasks such as medication prompts, personal care, and meal preparation with respect and dignity.
• Support clients' independence and decision-making abilities.
• Engage in regular communication with clients throughout the shift, respecting their cognitive and verbal capacities.
• Attend scheduled shifts punctually and inform the office in a timely manner if unable to do so; direct contact with clients regarding absences is prohibited.

Qualifications and Training

• Possession of a QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of additional training modules including: Children's First, Safeguarding, Dementia Care, GDPR, Infection Prevention and Control basics, Hand Hygiene, and proper use of PPE in community healthcare (all through HSE LAND and AMRIC platforms).

Skills and Competencies

• Competency in basic patient care activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Assistance with client mobility and exercise routines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with active listening.
• Capability to follow detailed instructions and healthcare protocols.
• Ability to provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
• Familiarity with healthcare equipment and devices relevant to caregiving.
• Effective time management and prioritization of tasks during shifts.
• Empathy, compassion, and responsiveness to clients' emotional needs.
• Team collaboration skills and support for colleagues in a healthcare setting.
• Adaptability to changing client needs and work environments.
• Commitment to learning new procedures and skills.
• Strong attention to detail for monitoring and reporting client conditions.
• Physical stamina to perform demanding duties reliably and punctually.
• Professional demeanor and strict adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.

Benefits and Incentives

• Hourly pay rates ranging from €14 to €20, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Reimbursement for mileage expenses.
• A referral program offering €150 for each successful friend referral.
• Access to the bike-to-work scheme.
• Participation in a mentor program to support professional growth.
• Sponsored QQI Level 5 courses focusing on Care Skills and Elderly Care modules.
• Structured career progression plans with guidance.
• A welcoming bonus of €200 upon joining.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

InisCare is dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace free from discrimination on grounds including gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or membership of the Traveller community. All employment decisions are rooted in merit, abilities, and qualifications, with ongoing efforts to maintain a respectful and harassment-free environment.