Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Malahide Road - €15.38 p.h.

With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.

We are now looking for Fulltime/Part time/Relief Healthcare Assistants in CareChoice Malahide Road. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high quality holistic care to our residents

• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all time

• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs

• Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids

• Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff

• Assisting in End of Life Care

• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Qualifications and Skills

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare/Relevant healthcare qualification required.

• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.

• Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude.

• Have a good level of English language skills

• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

What we offer

• Premium payments on Sundays and night shift

• FLYEfit gym discount – stay active and healthy with discounted gym membership

• Death in Service Benefit

• Comprehensive induction training

• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers

• Competitive rates of pay

• Paid quality training and continuous professional development

• Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group

• Extensive inhouse training (NMBI approved)

• Employee Assistance Programme – supporting your mental health and wellbeing

• 1 Free Uniform per year

• Free parking