Job Descriptions

Locations Include: Cork city/ Middleton/Cobh/Carrigtwohill and Mallow

Hourly rate 14.50 to 16.00 euro

We are recruiting for Health Care Assistants .

Must be available Monday to Friday with weekend hours also available. Willingness to support calls of varying lengths, including 30 min and 45 min and one hour support calls.

Care About You supports elderly & disabled individuals to obtain professional, person-centred care and support within their own homes, close to their family, friends and own community.

Our Health Care Assistants should be passionate and sincere about providing the best possible care and in helping people live as independently as possible.

Day to day role includes:

· Carrying out requirements of individualized care plan

· Providing Companionship and social engagement

· Assisting clients with Personal Care needs

· Light household duties and meal preparation etc

We have an excellent team in place and want to continue to build on that by offering career opportunities for you with us.

We are looking for candidates that have Cars ass this role requires frequent movement from one location to another, we can accept electric bike and scooter .

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

· Completed a minimum of two modules of the QQI Healthcare Qualification specifically Care Skills and Care of the Older Person or an equivalent Healthcare qualification

· 120 hours work experience completed

· Must have a full driver’s license with access to a car

-Fluent written and spoken English

· Have an outgoing, friendly and caring personality with excellent communication skills

· Have a strong desire to support people in the comfort of their own homes

· Are reliable and trustworthy with a strong sense of empathy

. Must be eligible to work in Ireland

Desirable Qualifications/Requirements

· Current Patient Moving and Manual Handling Certificate

Benefits

· Flexible working hours

· Free Garda vetting

· Refer a friend bonus scheme

· Competitive Pay Rates

· Paid mileage if applicable

· Double time on Bank Holidays subject to conditions

· Sunday rates

· Career Progression Opportunities

· In house Training

· 24/7 Access to carer support from your leadership team

· Employee Assistance Program to support your health, well-being, and a range of personal services (financial, legal & consumer advice)

· Ongoing Training Supports

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Experience:

relevant Healthcare Assistant: 1 year (required)

Language:

Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Current Patient and Manual Handling Certificate (preferred)

Full Driving Licence and have access to a car (required)

QQI Level 5 Care Skills & Care of older person/similar qual (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Skills

Experience

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