Healthcare Assistant
Our client, a new residential care facility, is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Dublin 22.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build on their experience of working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting. Our client provides convalescence and long-term care to adults with varying conditions, in their recently opened care facility which also has a large transitional care unit. This is a permanent position.
Responsibilities of this Healthcare Assistant job
- Assisting residents with personal care needs
- Liaising with the nurse on duty about residents’ care and condition
- Promote residents’ independence and provide support
- Maintain residents’ safety
- Adhere to infection control protocols
Requirements for a successful Healthcare Assistant
- Excellent bedside manner
- A hardworking attitude
- QQI/FETAC level 5 certificate in Healthcare or in the process of completing
- Relevant mandatory training is beneficial but can be provided by our client
Benefits:
- Job security
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Flexible work hours
- Continued Professional Development encouraged
If this role sounds like something you may be interested in or you would like to chat about other opportunities, please apply with your CV below or contact Caoimhe on 087-7013426. Your application will be strictly confidential.
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Healthcare Assistant
Excel Healthcare is currently recruiting a permanent Healthcare Assistant on behalf of our client in Charlestown, Co. Mayo. This is the perfect fit if you are living near the area or are planning to relocate to the West of Ireland.
Located in the beautiful countryside, this residential home is run by a passionate family along with a dedicated team of nurses and healthcare assistants. It is situated between Charlestown and Knock Airport and accessible by the N17 road. As the staff adapts a person-centered approach when caring for the residents, the ideal candidate will be empathetic, a good communicator, and have the ability to work effectively as a team player. This would suit a Healthcare Assistant of any level who is looking to settle into a permanent role in a supportive and welcoming working environment.
Job responsibilities:
- Help and encourage residents with their activities of daily living
- Promote a high standard of care at all times
- Be familiar with residents individual care plans and report any changes to the nurse on duty
- Communicate professionally and warmly with residents, their families and with colleagues
Requirements:
- A QQI qualification in Healthcare studies is an advantage
- Some experience in care of the older person is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Benefits:
- Attractive salary reflective of experience
- Career growth opportunities
- Supportive and caring work environment
To hear more about this role, submit your CV below or call Caoimhe on 087-7013426. Your application is confidential.
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Healthcare Assistant – Mental Health
We at Excel Healthcare are seeking a Healthcare Assistant for our client’s psychiatric care facility in North Dublin. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in mental health services.
This client provides care to adults with acute mental health services, long-term care for those with psychiatric needs and two-day hospitals. They have recently expanded their services which are set in a bright and modern building making it welcoming and less clinical so that service users feel more at ease. The work ethic is team-based to enable and support service users in their therapeutic journey. If you are a Healthcare Assistant who shows compassion and respect to others, this role is for you.
Responsibilities for this Healthcare Assistant:
- Provide personal, emotional and practical support to service users
- Promote service users use of effective communication and interaction with others
- Encourage independence and advocate on behalf of service users as required
- Working closely with other members of the staff team
- Work in accordance with all Hospital Policies and Procedures
Requirements:
- Valid QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support
- Caring and empathetic in nature
- Experience in a healthcare setting is an advantage
Benefits:
- Premium for Night Duty, Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Opportunities for advancement and career development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Staff support and counselling services
- Maternity Benefit Scheme
- Discounted health insurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Subsidised restaurant
- Free on-site parking
Please submit your CV below to Caoimhe, to hear more about this position. All applications are confidential.
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Excel Recruitment is currently hiring experienced Healthcare Assistants for agency shift work in Galway.
Agency shift work can offer you the flexibility to pick the hours that suit you and your lifestyle, family, or academic commitments, across a variety of locations and work experience in several different areas of healthcare.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you should be passionate about your work and committed to helping people while delivering the best in compassionate care to enhance the quality of life of their patients and to maintain the highest standards.
Excel Healthcare works with private nursing homes, hospitals, and community units across Galway city & county.
Working with Excel as a Healthcare Assistant will allow you to gain experience across a wide variety of areas like elder care, dementia care, and intellectual disability.
Healthcare Assistant Responsibilities:
- Deliver high standards of care while maintaining the dignity of the patient
- Carry out assigned tasks as directed
- Take positive direction while working alone or as part of the team
- Support the staff in caring for patients
- Assisting patients with daily personal care
Healthcare Assistant Requirements:
- You must currently reside in Ireland with a valid work visa(if required)
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare
- Courses in Care of the Elderly and Care Skills or equivalent
- Must be able to provide at least 2 written references
- Valid certificates for Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, CPR, Patient Moving, Infection Control, and CPI / MAPA (completed within last 18 months)
- Strong knowledge of HIQA Standards
- Own transport is a distinct advantage but not required.
Healthcare Assistant Benefits:
- Shifts available to suit your schedule
- Gain experience in various working environments
- Get paid weekly, and accumulate holiday pay entitlements
- Work as much or as little as you want
- Be part of an experienced and qualified healthcare team
- Have a dedicated consultant who looks after you and your career
- Salary Range €12-15 per hour & Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
Working as a Healthcare Assistant with Excel Recruitment you will:
- Possess a caring and energetic attitude in the workplace environment.
- Be a team player, helping to promote great working conditions, colleague relations and care to clients.
- You work well using both your own initiative and in a team environment.
- Carry out duties in a timely manner.
If you are interested in this Healthcare Assistant position, or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, please contact Kate via the link below.
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