Home Care Assistant Evenings & Weekends
Northside Home Care Services (NHCS) are currently hiring Home Care Assistants who can make a difference in their community by delivering care to clients, who may not have access to homecare support during the evening and weekends.
If you are available to work part-time evenings and weekends across the Dublin 5, Dublin 13, Dublin 17, Howth and Sutton areas then look no further
We are recruiting enthusiastic and empathetic Home Care Assistants to start immediately in the above areas.
About the role:
As a Home Care Assistant you will deliver high quality care services carrying out a range of tasks including personal care, companionship, preparing meals and light housework. This is a rewarding role which makes a big difference in our local community.
We have evening and weekend positions available for successful candidates throughout the north Dublin area.
Ideal Candidate:
* Have a genuine desire to work with and provide care to elderly people in their homes.
* QQI Level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Elderly (or a willingness to complete the QQI training).
* Full clean driving license and access to car / own transport (or) cycle with access to their own bike.
* Be caring and kind and compassionate.
* A good communicator and be professional.
* Honest and reliable.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland is required.
What you need to do:
* Deliver high quality care and assistance to our clients as per their Care Plan – personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving & transferring, prompt medication.
* Observe, listen and engage with clients.
* Be punctual and manage time effectively.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.
* Communicate with NHCS any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/care.
* Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
Benefits:
* Competitive Rates of Pay €17.32 to €21.29 (travel time included in hourly rates).
* Paid fortnightly.
* Higher rates paid for both Saturday and Sunday between €17.32 to €21.29 (travel time included in hourly rates).
* Evening hours 7pm to 10pm ranges between €18.83 to €20.15 (travel time included in hourly rates).
* Mileage Allowance.
* Paid QQI Health Care Support training.
* Paid People Movement and Handling training
* Paid course delivery time for mandatory courses.
* Free Company Phone.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Bike to Work scheme.
* Uniform & PPE provided.
* Double Pay on Bank Holidays.
* Continuous Professional Development opportunities.
* Refer a friend scheme (up to €500 per referral).
Please note we do not provide visa's or sponsorship for this role. You must have the right to work in Ireland and provide a valid Visa to be considered for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €17.32-€21.29 per hour
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Are you currently based in the Dublin North East area, Dublin 5, Dublin 13, Dublin 17, Howth and Sutton?
* Do you have a valid Drivers Licence and use of a Vehicle?
Experience:
* Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* proficient spoken, aural and written English? (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: On the road