About this role
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.
- Permanent contract Accommodation support: we help candidates find suitable temporary accommodation before arrival, making the relocation process smoother.
- 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 & double pay on Public 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 Programes Free parking Subsidized meals at work Uniform provided Want to apply? Send your updated CV in English to: [email protected]