Job Description
We are seeking motivated and dependable individuals to provide care in the home.
Main Responsibilities:
* Assisting with personal and practical care tasks, such as dressing, washing, toileting, and light household work.
* Maintaining the dignity, privacy, and independence of the Carer and Cared for Person.
* Providing companionship to the Cared for Person.
* Completing accurate activity sheets and other mandatory records.
* Adhering to organisational ethics and culture.
Requirements:
* At least 1-year experience providing quality care.
* Minimum of 2 QQI Healthcare modules - Care Skills & Care of the Older Person.
* Level 5 qualification desirable, preferably QQI recognised or obtained from Allied Health Therapy.
* Up-to-date Patient Moving & Handling certificate.
* Satisfactory Garda Vetting.
* Full, clean drivers' licence.
* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
* Calm, polite, and professional demeanour.
* High level of confidentiality.
* Well-presented and kind nature.
* Reliable and trustworthy individual committed to quality person-centred care.
Terms & Conditions:
* Monday to Saturday: €14 per hour.
* Half-hour rates and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays also paid.
* Overnights: 10 hour shifts from 10pm to 8am, waking nights at €18 per hour.
* Contribution towards mileage, paid sick leave, paid maternity and paternity leave (subject to specific criteria).
* Access to a free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their family members.