Overview
Home Care Workers - Ballinasloe, Oranmore & Galway City, Co. Galway
Job details
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is the national charity supporting family carers across the country who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones such as children or adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses or addiction. We provide a range of supports and services for family carers nationally from our local support centres.
Location: Ballinasloe, Oranmore & Galway City, Co. Galway
Hourly Rate: €14.70. Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays are also paid. Mileage/Travel Time: 30c per kilometre + fortnightly travel payment. Annual Leave Entitlement: 8% of hours worked, subject to a maximum of four working weeks per annum. Paid Sick Leave/Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave: All leave subject to specific criteria. Employee Assistance Programme: Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family members. PRSA: Access available through FCI's pension provider. Work Phone and email: We provide all staff with their own work phone and email address. Employee Discount Scheme: Access to offers and discounts with several retail partners (incl. Fuel Card).
Other provisions: Full, clean driving licence and use of your own car. Be available to work at various times throughout the week with flexible rotas to match your availability.
Responsibilities and expectations
* Provide quality person-centred care in a home environment.
* Communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.
* Maintain the highest level of confidentiality; be calm, polite and professional.
* Demonstrate a kind and caring nature; be reliable and trustworthy.
Qualifications and requirements
* Garda Vetting: Satisfactory Garda Vetting.
* QQI Level 5 Healthcare Modules: Care Skills and Care of the Older Person.
* QQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award including the above modules.
* 1 year paid experience in a similar caring role.
* Full, clean driver licence and use of your own car.
How to apply
To be considered for this role please submit your CV by clicking on the link below to begin the process.
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