We are seeking kind and caring individuals to help our clients live safe and well at home. We have opportunities in urban and rural locations throughout Ireland - please select the local office in the city/county you would like to work in when you complete the application form below.
Dovida Caregivers provide a variety of non-medical home care services which support, empower and uplift people, and help them to remain living at home. As a Dovida Caregiver, you'll provide essential support to ageing adults and people living with disability in their own homes. These services are person-centred, tailored to clients' requirements, and delivered on flexible schedules. These services generally fall under three categories:
Companionship
* Providing companionship and conversation.
* Providing stabilisation and assistance with walking.
* Preparing meals and cleaning up after meals.
* Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders.
Home Help
* Washing and ironing laundry.
* Accompanying clients to appointments.
Personal Care
* Assisting with bathing and showering.
* Assisting with dressing and grooming.
* Assisting with personal hygiene, toileting and incontinence care.
Additional Caregiver Responsibilities
* Act as a key member of our clients' Circle of Care.
* Document daily activities and report any significant changes or concerns in a client's needs, living conditions, mental, physical or emotional condition.
* Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life.
* Regularly communicate with your supervisor and office employee.
* Use equipment and supplies as necessary, safely and properly in accordance with internal policies, practices and procedures.
* Report hours of work according to office policy.
* Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
Essential Experience, Skills and Qualifications
* Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
* Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
* Ability to communicate with clients and family members in a friendly and congenial manner.
* Ability to maintain confidentially regarding client information.
* Requirement to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client.
* Be consistently highly motivated and enthusiastic.
* Physically fit to carry out demands of the role. Ability to perform manual tasks.
* Ability to work a variety of care visit times, including overnights.
* Excellent time-keeping and attendance.
Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications
* QQI qualification in care or working towards it.
* Full driving licence with access to a vehicle.
* Previous experience as a Caregiver.
Benefits of working with Dovida
* Competitive pay with higher rates for weekends and public holidays
* Free and subsidised training with our in‑house Academy and external providers
* Flexible scheduling – work around your other commitments
* Mileage allowance if you need to drive between clients
* Access to 24‑hour support and back‑up from your local office team
* Opportunities to progress to full‑time office jobs in administration, HR, scheduling, management and more.
* Regular Caregiver appreciation activities
* Regular feedback and support
Ready to apply?
Complete the simple application form below, and we'll revert with the next steps
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