Healthcare Assistant - Full Time (Permanent)

Are you fed up with traveling from client to client?

Do you enjoy supporting vulnerable children?

Do you spend a lot of your working day dealing with traffic?

Do your expenses not cover the wear and tear of your own personal car?

Here at Lotus Care we are offering real, full-time contracts, guarantee a 42hr week, at the same location.

Experience with high medical needs is essential.

Salary ranges €35,000-€50,000 DOE

Benefits  

• One set work location
• Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the Month Scheme
• Company events
• Free onsite parking
• CPD support

Role Overview

•  Reporting to: Person in Charge
•  Contract Type: Full-time
•  Working Week: Average of 42 hours a week, (day and waking night shifts required
• Location of Work: Portarlington, Co. Laois

Role Responsibilities

•  Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
•  Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
•  Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
•  Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
•  Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
•  Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
•  Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
•  Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.

Essential Requirements

•  Minimum Level 5 qualification in Social or Health Care Studies
•  Hold a full Irish driving license (to drive a company car, when required)
•  Prior experience in social care or healthcare desirable but not essential
•  Working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
•  Excellent English essential (verbal and written skills)
•  Garda Vetting/Police Clearance

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