Qqi Level 5 Health Care Assistant

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Healthcare Assistant - We are not considering candidates that are currently living overseas

We are seeking applications for the position of Health Care Assistant for a full time permanent role.

This is a great opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified Health Care Assistants to be an active part of a committed multidisciplinary team working in health and social care and to make a significant contribution in the area of care of older people.

The successful candidate will have completed a QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare and will have a minimum of 6 months’ experience as a Healthcare Assistant. Previous experience in care of the elderly is an advantage.

Mandatory Healthcare modules required are: Communications, Work Experience, Care Skills, Care Support, Safety & Health at Work.

Elective modules are: Nutrition, Activities of Living Patient Care, Infection Prevention & Control, Human, Growth and Development, Care of the Elderly, Palliative Care, Team working, Nursing theory and practice, Anatomy and physiology, Occupational first aid, Equality and disability, understanding mental health, Exercise and fitness, Understanding special needs, Gerontology, Health promotion, Disability awareness.

We strongly recommend the completion of Care of the Elderly and Palliative care as part of the elective modules

Our benefits include:

• Rosters planned in advance with flexible working arrangements
• Generous shift premiums

· Pension scheme if required

• Comprehensive education and training
• Free onsite staff parking
• Meals included
• Uniforms supplied on commencement of employment
• Eligible for Dublin Bus & Irish Rail Tax Savers Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Competitive salary

St John’s House has undertaken the development of a new state of the art modern nursing home in recent years. This provides an exciting opportunity for interested candidates to join our team and help us maintain a committed team of staff focused on meeting individual residents needs through person centered care.

Please apply with your CV to: admin@stjohnshouse.ie

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €16.89 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person