Healthcare Assistant

Kare Plan is a family owned company, we pride ourselves on having great communication between care and office staff members. Our Receptionist , Client Care Co-Ordinator , Client Care Managers, HR and Recruitment staff are always here to help, so our carers are comfortable knowing that we are available to answer any questions or concerns they have. We have ongoing activities throughout the year for all staff to participate, to build a better bond among work colleagues. At Kare Plan we love to motivate our employees by encouraging carer development, as we do internal hiring for roles such as Rapid Responder and office opportunities. We also provide state of the art training with tools such as our Age simulation suit to gain further insight and gain experience in how our clients might be feeling when doing daily tasks such as making a cup of tea or getting ready in the morning. We also have our Geriatric patient care manikin which helps with learning patient care such as pad changes and patient moving and handling. We provide a wide range of training for our carers from Stoma and Catheter care , Dementia and Alzheimers care , Patient moving and handling and infection and prevention control. With this training we ensure that all of our carers are fully confident and comfortable providing the best care possible to all of our clients. Here at Kare Plan we have a mission, our mission is to provide the best training and support possible for all staff to ensure that our clients feel that we are more then a home care company, but that we are one big family who care!Job DescriptionCompetitive rate of pay - up to €19 per hour (paid fortnightly)Refer a friend scheme (up to €500 per referral)Mileage Allowance (fuel bonus package)Free Manual Handling training for staffFlexible working hoursEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBike to Work SchemeUniform & PPE providedDouble Pay on Bank HolidaysPromotions available (Senior HCA/Rapid Response/Community Carer/Office opportunities)We Are Looking For Carers WhoHave started/completed care skills and care of the older person or QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalentHave drivers license & own transportAre reliable, dedicated, diligent and trustworthyAre fluent in English both verbally and writtenWhat You Need To DoDeliver high quality care and assistance to our clients as per their Care Plan personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving & transferring, supervise medicationObserve, listen and engage with clientsBe punctual and manage time effectivelyCommunicate with Kare Plan any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/careAdhere to Health & Safety regulationsPART TIME/FELXI TIME CONTRACTSCARERS CAN CHOSE THEIR OWN AVAILABILITYTRAINNEE RATE ( 2 modules in QQI)Mon-Fri €13.00Sat & Sun €14.00Paid Travel time(taxable) €1.00 per 1 hour visit (no payment for first and last call)Fuel bonus (Non-Taxable) up to €175 per month.QUAILIFIED RATE (FULL QQI)Mon-Fri €14.75Sat & Sun €18.00Paid Travel time(taxable) €1.00 per 1 hour visit (no payment for first and last call)Fuel bonus (Non-Taxable) up to €175 per month.