Health Care Assistant

Atlantic Care is broadening our team in Westport County Mayo!

What your role will entail

• Personal Care
• Companionship
• Homemaking
• Dementia Care
• Palliative Care
• End of Life Care

You the caregiver will provide assistance, support and direct personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of our clients. You will work under delegation, direction and supervision of our Care Managers.

Benefits

• Hourly rates from €14.10-€20.70 per hour. Premium rates apply for weekends & bank holidays.
• Unbeatable mileage payment between clients
• Paid Travel time
• Full-time and part-time contracts with flexible hours to suit your availability
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Free/ Subsidised Training
• Career progression opportunities and personal development
• Free Uniforms and Garda Vetting
• 24/7 On-Call Support
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Carer of the Month and Year recognitions

Your Responsibility

The responsibility of the caregiver is to enhance quality of life and wellbeing for primarily older people by providing access to integrated care and support that is planned around their needs and choices, supporting them to live well in their own homes and communities. The clients specific duties will be defined by the Care manager and the Company reserves the right to modify this description in the future. You as a caregiver would be required to:

• To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and psychosocial needs of our clients using a person centred approach.
• To observe and promote a clients choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
• To create and maintain good professional relationships with clients, their carer, family and friends and other team members
• To adhere to all Atlantic Care policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of the Atlantic Care at all times.

**We are not in a position to provide sponsorship**

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €14.10-€20.70 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you require a work permit/visa to work in Ireland? Yes/No
• Do you have a Healthcare Qualification? Yes/No

• Do you have QQI in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person? Yes/No
• Do you have access to your own car? Yes/No ( Travel time AND Mileage paid)

Work Location: In person