Job offer description

Comfort Keepers are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join Ireland’s award-winning and leading care team in Carlow,Cavan,Clare,Cork,Dublin,Galway,Kildare,Kilkenny,Laois,Limerick,Longford,Louth,Meath,Monaghan,Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford & Wicklow 

At Comfort Keepers, we understand that we are currently entering a new working world. Our recruitment process prioritises your safety and ease-of-access. From your initial video interview to online training and the provision of full PPE when you start to work with us, we have everything covered to ensure a smooth and secure on boarding journey for you. 

Please note that a driving licence and access to your own transport is advantageous for this role. 

Benefits of working with Comfort Keepers:

Competitive Hourly Rates - €11.50 - €16.20

Fortnightly Payroll

Free QQI - Care Skills and Care of the older person

Recommend a Friend, €500 One4All Gift Voucher for every employee you refer that stays 6 months with the company

Staff Discounts including Health, Life and Car insurance

Flexible hours: We will design a work rota that meets your needs and availability. Access to our online training hub to keep up to date and upskill Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (Offering free and confidential support such as financial advice and counselling services to you and your immediate family)

A great back office team in your area to help you. Oncall Support: 24/7 support from our on-call team. Full PPE equipment provided. Recognition throughout the year, Employee of Month and Employee of Year Awards. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities as a Healthcare Assistant:

Making a positive difference to the elderly and most vulnerable by providing care in the community.

Helping people with their daily activities.

Assisting with personal care tasks like bathing and dressing or light housekeeping such as changing bed linen and laundry. The safeguarding of those we care for. Supporting social interactions and activities.

Protecting against loneliness and isolation in the community.

Requirements to work as a Healthcare Assistant:

Are caring, reliable, trustworthy, and kind. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills must have excellent English language skills both written and verbal.

Willing to or have completed/start QQI level 5 or equivalent. Support is very much available to all candidates who are looking to start their caring career.

Be able to provide 2 references.

Job details
Sector:
Human health and social work activities
Occupation field:
Health professionals
Education field:
Health
Work experience:
Work experience is not required
Required skills:
work in a multicultural environment in health care, provide healthcare services to patients in general medical practice, work in a multicultural environment in health care
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:

About company

Comfort Keepers provide homecare to people in Irish communities nationwide, both day and night. Our mission is to provide your loved one with the highest quality of life that is achievable. We treat each of our clients with the respect and dignity they deserve, as though we were caring for a member of our own family. Find out more