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Healthcare Assistant in Ireland with Emeis
Emeis is one of the biggest nursing home group/providers in Ireland, leading global healthcare provider specialising in long-term and residential care, rehabilitation and mental health services. In Ireland, Emeis operates a network of nursing homes delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents, with a strong focus on dignity, well-being and community connection.
They have number of Residential Care Homes across Ireland including Kildare, Dublin, Portlaoise, Tipperary, Limerick and Ashbourne. Portlaoise is a lovely town with low cost of living.
General Responsibilities
Provide care to residents ensuring their independence is promoted and that residents’ dignity is always maintained. This will involve following your clients care plan - assistance with personal care and mobility.
Excellent observational skills are very important.
Developing and maintaining good relationships with residents and their families.
Ensuring resident safety through a high level of observation skills, accurate recording & reporting.
Deliver high quality care and assistance to our residents as per their Care Plan – personal care, toileting, moving & transferring.
Observe, listen and engage with residents.
Adhere to Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control regulations.
Qualifications and Skills
EU nationality/EU Passport (50/50 rule: Irish regulations require that at least 50% of staff in nursing homes are EU citizens).
FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or Equivalent is required to work as a Healthcare Assistant with our group or any experience working in a healthcare environment
Intermediate level of English (spoken and written)
Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday is essential.
Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Professional, caring and empathetic nature
Contract & Benefits
Relocation package of €750 for candidates relocating to Ireland.
Assistance with accommodation provided.
Assistance with PPS number, Bank Account, Revenue
Salary range is from €14.15 to €15.20 for HCA role, depending on qualification and/or experience.
Premiums for Sundays, nights & Bank holidays.
You have 40 h per week on average
In 14 days, you have 7x regular shifts of 12h.
Their own Bank staff setup
Employee Assistance & Well Being Programmes
Free parking
Subsidized meals at work
Uniform provided
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