40 Hours Healthcare Assistant

Job title: Health Care Assistant
Company: Bright Valley Limited - Caremark Meath Louth
Job Location: Unit 1,Block 13A,Ashbourne Business Park, Co. Meath, A84 KP96
Salary: 30,763.20k p.a.
Weekly hours: 40 hrs/w

Job Description:
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes. You will assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support. Monitoring patients' health, taking vital signs, and providing emotional support are key aspects of this role. Additionally, you will work closely with nurses and doctors to prepare for treatments and maintain patient records.

Job Requirements:
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
Additional certifications such as First Aid, Manual Handling, and Basic Life Support (BLS) are advantageous.
Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach are essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company car
• Free or subsidised travel

Education: Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)

Experience: Homecare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification: B Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

About The Role

assisting clients in their own home

Required Criteria

Desired Criteria

• Good level of English

Skills Needed

About The Company

Our mission is simple:

• To provide excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or social standing. We aim to improve the quality of life of every single customer we care for.

• Our care keeps you safe, happy, fulfilled and flourishing in your own home, topped off with a delivery of smiles and laughter at every visit too.

• Caring for and supporting others runs through the very heart of Caremark.

Who is Caremark?

• Caremark is a home care company with excellent standards, excellent people and excellent success stories. We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life, enabling them to stay in their own home and community.

• We are the mark of excellent care.

• We have over 7,000 customers throughout the UK. To those 7,000 customers, we provide over 110,000 hours of home care each week.

Caremark’s history – providing home care since 2005

• Whilst Caremark itself was founded in 2005, our founder, the late Kevin Lewis has been in care since 1987. His experience, passion and unrivalled determination to provide high quality care for all, was the building blocks of Caremark 17 years ago.

• Today, we are led by David Glover and Lisa Fyfe who are equally as passionate about Caremark and the home-care industry.

• Caremark currently care for thousands upon thousands and under their leadership, thousands and thousands more will benefit from home care, the Caremark way.

Company Culture

Caremark has been at the forefront of the home care industry, evolving from a singular care home to becoming a leader in providing comprehensive care services across Ireland and the UK.

Our journey, initiated by Kevin Lewis, has been marked by innovation, quality, and a deep commitment to caring for individuals in need, regardless of their age, disability, or circumstance.

Here's why Caremark stands as a beacon of excellence and a great place to work:

Pioneering Spirit: From introducing the very first Operations Manual to ensure quality care, to expanding services across a network of offices, Caremark has always been at the cutting edge of the home care industry.

Diverse Care Services: Our services have grown to encompass a wide range of needs, delivering care and support in the home environment and specialized residential settings, showcasing our adaptability and commitment to those we serve.

Focus on Quality: We've built an enviable reputation by maintaining high standards of care, drawing upon decades of experience to meet the evolving needs of our service users with compassion and professionalism.

Growth and Development: As part of our team, you'll join a supportive network of professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring that our team is equipped to meet the challenges of the care industry with confidence and skill.

Company Benefits

Salary

€30,763.20 per year