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HOME CARE WORKERS - Nationwide
Family Carers Ireland has been embedded in Irish homes for over 30 years delivering premium quality care in the home. As well as being an HSE approved home care provider, our focus has always been on providing a personalised quality home care service that responds to changing needs with comprehensive, premium quality supports.
We are currently seeking motivated, dependable and caring people from across the country who are interested in providing care in the home.
Main Duties:
1. Assisting with caring duties at home, including both personal and practical care tasks e.g. dressing, washing, toileting, light household work.
2. Ensuring the dignity, privacy and independence of the Carer and Cared for Person are maintained and respected at all times.
3. Providing companionship to the Cared for Person.
4. Completing accurate and weekly activity sheets and other mandatory records as assigned.
5. Adhering to the ethics and culture of the organisation and the role played in supporting family carers.
Qualifications:
1. At least 1-year relevant experience providing quality care is essential.
2. Must hold at a minimum, at least 2 QQI Healthcare modules - Care Skills & Care of the Older Person, and be working towards achieving a full major award.
3. Level 5 qualification is desirable, preferably QQI recognised or obtained from Allied Health Therapy.
4. Up to date Patient Moving & Handling certificate.
5. Satisfactory Garda Vetting.
6. Full, clean drivers' licence.
7. Be available to work at various times throughout the week.
8. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
9. Be calm, polite and professional while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
10. Be well presented and have a kind and caring nature.
11. Be a reliable and trustworthy individual who is committed to providing quality person centred care in a home environment.
Terms & Conditions:
1. Monday to Saturday: €14.70 per hour.
2. Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays are also paid.
3. Travel Time Payment €5 per hour.
4. Mileage Rate 30 cent per km.
5. Annual leave entitlement 8% of hours worked subject to a maximum of four working weeks per annum.
6. Paid sick leave/ Paid maternity and paternity leave - all subject to specific criteria.
7. Access to a free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their family members.
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in joining Family Carers Ireland, please forward your CV and specify the location you are seeking work in and where you are willing to travel to.
Family Carers Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To be considered for this role please submit your CV by clicking on the link below to begin the process.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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