Job Description
Home Care Support Workers required to provide care and support for people in their own homes.
Location
Dublin 7
Responsibilities
* Essential: Own transport and full clean driving license.
* 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.
* To provide a service to Service Users that enables them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible.
* Carrying out general care duties as outlined in care plans and in line with healthcare professionals’ guidance.
* Supporting Service Users with personal care, grooming, nutrition, mobility and daily living activities.
* Respect for confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
Role Details
* Location: Dublin 7
* Rates of Pay: €13.34–€25.40 per hour. PREMIUM PAY RATES are paid for evening and weekend hours worked.
* Hours: Evenings Monday to Friday and Weekends
Requirements / Qualifications
* Fitness to Work: Fitness to Work Certificate from GP to work in this role.
* Garda Vetting: Willingness to undertake Garda Vetting. Clean Garda Clearance Certificate.
* Experience & References: Minimum of two former employer references.
* Proof of Qualifications: Proof of relevant qualifications i.e. Fetac/QQI Level 5 (Must have Care of the Older Person and Care Skills).
* Other: Own transport and full clean driving license (again listed); good general health and willingness to undergo a medical if required; empathy, excellent communication skills, and ability to work with diverse service users and teams.
Support & Benefits
We offer a range of contracts based on your availability to work, including guaranteed hours contracts if that is what you would prefer. We will support you in getting further qualifications and provide all mandatory training you need to start and excel in your career as a carer. We provide a supportive working environment with supervisory and administration teams available to assist you, and uniforms are provided.
* Treating Service Users with dignity, sensitivity and respect.
* Listening, talking to and getting to know Service Users.
* Encouraging Service Users to have an input into care provision.
* Helping Service Users to be safe, happy and have as much fun as possible.
* Encouraging Service Users to express feelings, fears and experiences openly.
* Assisting with personal finances, including payment of bills and collecting pensions in some circumstances.
* Preparing snacks and meals according to Service Users’ likes/dislikes and assisting with feeding as required.
Why Join Us
Become part of a professional team of carers who empower local people to remain independent in their own homes.
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