Healthcare Assistant

Job Introduction

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll provide the support, care and domestic help needed to help service users to achieve maximum independence in aspects of their daily lives. You'll help assist with activities as per their individual needs and care plans all whilst promoting their self-respect, dignity and providing the highest standard of care provision every day of the year, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting service users with all personal care tasks which will include; washing, dressing, showering, bathing, oral hygiene, and housekeeping.
• Assisting service users with their mobility using the appropriate equipment as instructed.
• Preparing and/or heating meals, drinks and evening snacks where necessary.
• Providing assistance with all personal continence care.
• Domestic cleaning, doing the laundry, housekeeping etc.
• Enabling service users to take their prescribed medication and completing the necessary documentation.
• To undertake training as necessary to perform your duties to the highest standards. To assist the service user to remain safe and secure.
• To appropriately record and report any changes in circumstances in the service user’s social or health condition to the line manager/nurse.
• To comply with all risk assessment and to be responsible for notifying your line manager of any changes you think may be necessary.
• To be accountable for your work practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills within the care sector.
• To respect the rights of service users, and to strive to establish and maintain their trust and confidence, and that of their families and friends.
• To attend such training ‘Food Hygiene’ Health & Safety Courses and other related training activity as may be organised from time to time.
• To ensure whilst handling all equipment and materials provided care and domestic service function that strict observance is paid to safe handling procedures.
• To ensure that all materials and equipment are promptly and neatly returned to the appropriate storeroom at the end of each shift and to ensure that the storeroom is properly secured.
• To ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic, safe and secure condition.
• To establish and maintain relationships between clients, staff and other involved personnel.
• To keep strict observance of personal presentation and hygiene as trained.
• To respect the rights of service users including privacy and dignity.
• To have regard for the confidentiality requirement of both the client organisation and Sodexho Ireland.

The ideal candidate

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in the provision of care, a Major in care.
• An FETEC Level 5 Major in care.
• A commitment to training.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• An ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to cope under pressure
• An ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Garda Vetting.

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00am to 11:00am
• 9 hours worked per week
• €13.50 per hour + Sodexo Benefits.
• Full uniform and training provided
• Meals included on shift
• Free parking onsite 
• 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 with service
• Free GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
• Family leave options
• Shopping Discounts
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme (Talent Spotters)
• Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)

About the Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.   

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.