*Flexible hours available to suit your needs*
Join our Team as a Healthcare Assistant in the Co.Kildare & West Wicklow areas! No prior experience? No problem! We provide up-skilling training opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with their activities of daily living such as personal care, meal prep, medication prompts.
Please note that this role is often referred to by alternative titles ~ Carer, Home Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant and Home Support Worker
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Dedication: Someone who is dedicated to providing the best quality care for our Client’s.
Reliable: Being reliable is important in every walk of life, but especially when there is a person who is relying on you to carry out vital tasks.
Observant: Someone who is observant and making sure that anything out of the ordinary is reported and acted upon.
Caring: Someone with a BIG heart is essential for this role!
Team Player: A desire to be a part of the Affinity Plus team! Teamwork is essential for Client safety.
BENEFITS:
- Flexible hours to suit your availability and promote work-life balance
- Fortnightly Pay
- Full Induction & Manual Handling Training – Free of Charge
- Garda Vetting – Free of Charge
- Hourly rates of up to €16.25 per hour
- €100.00 Refer A Friend Bonus
- Employee Wellness Programme
- Tax-free Travel Allowance
- Career Progression
- Free up-skilling courses carried out by our Registered General Nurse
- 24/7 On-Call Support
- Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time Contracts
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITEIS
- To complete the Activities of Daily Living tasks outlined in the Client Care Plan
- To work at all times within the Policies and Procedures of Affinity Plus Home Support LTD
- To communicate regularly with Office Staff
- To complete documentation such as Client Activity Logs
- To participate in Staff Training and Supervision checks as required
- To comply with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €14.00-€16.25 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Wellness program
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Have you got any relevant QQI modules complete?
Experience:
- Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road