Home Care Support Workers required to provide care and support for people in their own homes.
* Essential: Own transport and full clean driving licence.
* Relevant Qualification: Fetac Level 5 or QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support, equivalent or higher. Must have a minimum of the following modules completed and passed: Care of the Older Person and Care Skills.
* Locations: Dublin 1, 7 and 15.
* Rates of Pay: €13.34–€25.40 per hour. PREMIUM PAY RATES are paid for evening and weekend hours worked.
* Hours: Flexible working hours Monday to Friday (Availability for every second weekend also)
* Key Responsibility: To provide a service to Service Users that enables them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible.
Location
Dublin 1, 7 and 15
Why is this a great role to have?
You get to make a positive difference to peoples lives every day.
You will experience genuine job satisfaction like few other roles, supporting people to live independently in their own communities and enjoying the best possible quality of life. If you like engaging with people and want rewarding and meaningful work, this is the job for you!
We have decades of experience looking after our staff and our clients, creating a positive and enjoyable environment for all. We are committed to supporting and investing in you and you are always fully supported in your role.
At BIC Home Care, there is a comprehensive induction programme to ensure successful entry into your new role.
You will shadow experienced carers until you are confident to start working with your own clients.
We will ensure that you have all the mandatory training that is required before you start and we will process your Garda Vetting.
Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care is a not-for-profit organisation, which means that we are here solely to benefit the people we serve.
We are a member of Dublin Home Care Partners, a group of not-for-profit home care providers, delivering services on behalf of the HSE across all of North Dublin City and County.
We are also a founding member of the NCCN (National Community Care Network), a national representative group of not-for-profit home care agencies.
Minimum Requirements
* Willingness to undertake Garda Vetting.
* Clean Garda Clearance Certificate.
* Own transport.
* Full clean driving licence.
* Minimum of two former employer references.
* Proof of relevant qualifications i.e. Fetac/QQI Level 5 (Must have Care of the Older Person and Care Skills)
* Fitness to Work Certificate from GP to work in this role.
* Good general health and willingness to undergo a medical if required.
* Empathy with fellow Home Care Support Workers and those receiving care.
* Excellent communication skills and use of the English language.
* Good listening skills and sensitivity in giving emotional support.
* A helpful manner and ability to communicate with people in a variety of situations and from different backgrounds.
* Ability to give physical and personal care e.g. toileting, washing and feeding.
* Willingness to help with domestic duties, including cooking, if required, in the Care Plans.
* Ability to build relationships with service users, their families, colleagues and other healthcare professionals, and help Service Users to maintain their social links, where possible.
* Ability to work in a team and report to a Management Staff, any observations affecting a Service User’s, their family’s and/or friend’s circumstances.
* Respect for confidentiality at all times.
* Ability to work alone, use initiative and be mindful of health and safety at all times.
* Experience of being in a caring situation.
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