Healthcare Assistant

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant Employer: Willow Health Care Limited T/A Kare. Plus South Cork Location: Cork City and Cork County Annual Salary: €33,529.60 Hours: 40 hrs p/w Kare Plus is a prominent provider of high-quality nursing, homecare and healthcare services. With a prestigious history in the sector and well-established links with numerous national healthcare organisations; we empower franchise owners to make a positive difference across local communities, on a national scale.

Established in 1989, Kare Plus has almost 30 years’ experience in providing a wide range of healthcare services. We specialize in supplying nurses, healthcare assistants and ancillary staff to private and public healthcare establishments, such as hospitals, nursing homes and medical centers. The support our staff provide is essential to maintaining the safety and quality of patient care.

Kare Plus believes the future lies with the quality and performance of our franchise owners and our vision is to become the market leader in the provision of healthcare services. This will be achieved by recruiting and working closely with franchise owners, and by integrating new services into our model so that we can always meet the ever-changing requirements of the healthcare sector.

As an agency HCA you are required to be a social support for the residents with the settings you work. You are to provide support in all areas to promote independence and act as an advocate where necessary all whilst working under the management of Kare Plus being answerable to both the client and Kare Plus. Duties (to include but not limited to): To assist with all activities of daily living.

To prepare meals and assist where needed Assist residents to maximise independence. To promote independence to the fullest, allowing the resident choice and provide superior person-centred care. To work as part of a team and respect colleagues and residents at all times To promote safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

QQI Level 5 in Care Skills & Care of the Older person qualification (or have commenced course) 40 hours work experience completed Own car and clean driving license Solid verbal and written communication skills