- Experience
- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent
- Eligibility
- Candidates with the right to work in Ireland and the required healthcare qualification, along with English language ability, can apply. Healthcare experience is helpful but not mandatory; up to 6 months’ experience is desirable, and 1 year is preferred.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Overview
Serenity Supported Homecare Ltd., trading as Serenity Care, is recruiting Healthcare Assistants for locations in Ballynadrumny, Broadford, County Kildare, and Sean Carraig House, Corballis, Rathdrum, County Wicklow. The role offers a chance to build experience in a supportive setting with scope to advance in your career.
Role summary
The Health Care Assistant will deliver high-quality clinical support and person-centred care in the community. You will help create a respectful, caring atmosphere that supports patients’ physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing while maintaining strong professional standards in all assigned duties.
Key duties
- Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients.
- Deliver person-centred support tailored to the needs of community patients.
- Help maintain a compassionate environment that supports the full range of patient needs.
- Carry out assigned care tasks and responsibilities to consistently high standards.
Confidentiality and data protection
During the course of employment, you may become aware of sensitive medical, personal, or business information relating to clients, staff, or the organisation. This information must be kept strictly confidential. All records and handling of information must also comply with GDPR requirements.
Essential criteria
- QQI Level 5 qualification, or an equivalent credential, in a relevant healthcare area.
Desirable experience
- Up to 6 months’ experience working in a healthcare environment.
Working pattern
This is a full-time position with guaranteed hours. The role involves 39 hours per week and follows a 12-hour shift pattern, including day shifts. Employment is described as full-time and permanent.
Benefits
- Guaranteed full-time working hours.
- Exposure to a new work setting.
- Opportunity to earn an hourly rate positioned as a market leader in the sector.
- Competitive pay, with salary depending on experience.
Additional requirements
- English language proficiency is required.
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, or an equivalent certification, is required.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.
- Healthcare experience of 1 year is preferred.