Senior Healthcare Assistant

We are currently hiring a Healthcare Assistants for a leading care provider based in Galway, offering an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Job category:Healthcare assistant

Company:Caremark Galway

Job Location: CAREMARK, Unit 34Unit 34, Glenrock BuGalwayCo. GalwayH91 V2R7

Total Number of Positions For This Job: 20
Contract type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: € 32691 per annum
Hours per week: 39

Job Description

• Assist service users with dressing, bathing, toileting, and getting in/out of bed. Support mobility and physical disabilities, including use of aids.
• Help sick or terminally ill clients with feeding and personal care.
• Encourage mental and physical activities such as hobbies and outings.
• Perform light housekeeping, bed making, and laundry duties.
• Prepare and serve light meals. Maintain records and write reports.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Report changes in clients' health to supervisors.
• Promote independence and dignity of service users.
• Senior Care and Support Worker Responsibilities
• Provide emergency on-call support. Mentor and guide care workers.
• Conduct introductory visits and spot checks.
• Collect documents from service users' homes.
• Assist supervisors with trained duties.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in healthcare, homecare, or a similar care setting
• A recognised qualification in healthcare (e.g., Healthcare Assistant, Nursing, Allied health or Social Care) is desirable
• Driving required
• Good level of English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach to care
• Training and induction will be providedApplicants must be willing to travel to clients' homes.