Healthcare Assistant – Drogheda and Nearby Areas

Overview

InisCare seeks compassionate Healthcare Assistants to provide high-quality home care in Drogheda and neighboring locations. This role demands a personal vehicle due to travel needs. The focus is on helping individuals live safe, comfortable, and dignified lives at home through personal care and daily support.

Key Duties

• Implement current safety standards, including safe person moving and handling techniques.
• Immediately relay any safety or welfare concerns about customers or staff to the manager.
• Report suspected safeguarding issues promptly.
• Maintain precise, factual daily records of all care activities per shift.
• Preserve customer confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in required training sessions and adhere to professional boundaries in care delivery.
• Provide personal care, medication reminders, meal assistance, and light housekeeping with dignity and respect.
• Promote customer independence and decision-making capabilities.
• Engage customers in conversation suitably aligned with their communication abilities.
• Attend assigned shifts punctually; notify the office promptly if unable to attend or delayed, and avoid direct contact with customers about absences.

Required Qualifications and Training

• Certified QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award or its equivalent.
• Completion of mandatory HSE LAND trainings: Children’s First, Safeguarding, Dementia Care, GDPR, Infection Prevention and Control, Hand Hygiene, and PPE protocols.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Perform basic patient care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Assist with mobility and light exercise.
• Strong verbal and written communication paired with active listening.
• Follow directions and established care protocols consistently.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Competence with health care related tools and equipment.
• Organize and prioritize care tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and emotional sensitivity.
• Adapt to diverse needs and surroundings with flexibility.
• Commit to continuous learning and upholding ethical confidentiality standards.
• Collaborate effectively in a team and support colleagues to foster a positive workplace.
• Maintain reliability, punctuality, physical stamina, and professional presentation.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages ranging from €14.50 to €20.00, reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel.
• Referral bonus program offering €150 for each successful referral.
• Access to a bike-to-work scheme.
• Mentorship program supporting ongoing development.
• Sponsored qualification opportunities for QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills and Elderly Care.
• Structured career advancement plan and guidance.
• Welcome bonus of €200 upon joining.

Equal Opportunity Employer

InisCare is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or community membership. All employment decisions are merit-based in compliance with the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015, ensuring a discrimination-free workplace.