Dovida Ireland Live-in Caregiver
Dovida Ireland is currently seeking compassionate caregivers for our premium Live-in Service. Our dedicated Live-in Caregivers provide a range of non‑medical services, enabling clients to continue living in the comfort of their own homes. These services enhance their quality of life, and our caregivers approach their work with dignity, pride, care, and compassion. As a Live-in Caregiver you will reside with the client and work on a set rotation for an agreed number of weeks – typically an 8‑week on rotation followed by an 8‑week off rotation.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary based on individual client needs. The company reserves the right to modify this description as needed, with or without notice to employees. These responsibilities are adaptable to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Personal Care
* Bathing Assistance: Helping clients with bathing.
* Dressing and Grooming Support: Assisting clients in dressing and grooming.
* Hygiene, Toileting, and Incontinence Care: Providing support for personal hygiene, toileting, and managing incontinence.
Home Help
* Light Housekeeping: Dusting, vacuuming, and tidying up; making beds and changing linens; cleaning bathrooms and kitchens; clearing surfaces; putting out the bins.
* Laundry Care: Washing, folding, and putting away laundry.
* Errands and Local Assistance: Running local errands such as grocery shopping and accompanying clients to appointments.
* Pet Care: Providing basic care for household pets, including feeding.
* Outdoor Activities: Taking clients for walks or providing fresh‑air outings.
* Care Plan Updates: Regularly updating the care plan and communicating with Home Instead Care Managers regarding patient requirements.
Companionship Services
* Companionship and Conversation: Engaging in meaningful conversations with clients, providing emotional support and companionship.
* Mobility Assistance: Assisting clients with stability and movement, ensuring safety during walking and transfers.
* Medication and Appointment Reminders: Helping clients stay on track with medications and reminding them of important appointments.
* Meal Preparation and Cleanup: Preparing meals and ensuring proper nutrition, cleaning up meal‑related items afterward.
* Domestic Assistance: Changing lightbulbs, ordering heating oil, ensuring bins are put out.
Essential Requirements and Experience
* Client‑Centric Approach: Prioritize clients’ needs and treat them and their property with dignity and respect.
* Adaptability: Thrive in various living environments and locations.
* Friendly Communication: Interact with clients and family members in a warm and congenial manner.
* Confidentiality: Safeguard client information with utmost discretion.
* Errands and Transportation: Willingness to run errands and provide incidental transportation for clients.
* Motivated and Initiative: Consistently display enthusiasm, initiative, and a pleasant demeanor.
* Physical Fitness: Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role, including manual tasks.
* Flexible Availability: Able to work during a variety of care visit times, including overnights.
* Punctuality: Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
* Safety Focus: Maintain a safe environment for clients.
Skills and Qualifications
* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) or actively working towards it. If you do not have a relevant QQI qualification, the company may provide relevant modules after successful recruitment.
* Complete mandatory online training through HSE Land and the Dovida Academy during the recruitment process.
* Hands‑On Training: Attend mandatory in‑person training on Patient Moving and Manual Handling with Dovida trainers.
* Driving License: Possess a full EU driving licence where may be required.
* Experience: At least 6 months of previous experience as a Live‑in Caregiver.
* Background Check: Be able to pass a background check for each country present for 6 months or more from the age of 16.
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* Language Proficiency: Communicate effectively in English (speaking, reading, and writing) at an appropriate level.
* Passport/National ID Card for travel.
* Basic IT skills: Needed for continuous training across multiple platforms, submission of dailyheets through MS Forms, and access to MS Teams.
Caregiver Pay Rates
* Hourly rate of €13.50 per hour, Monday to Saturday.
* Hourly rate of €15.41 on Sunday.
* On‑Call allowance: €20 per night Monday – Saturday and €30 for Sunday.
* If you hold the QQI qualification in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person or equivalent, your hourly rate is:
o €14.45 per hour Monday to Saturday.
o €16.62 per hour on Sunday.
o On‑Call allowance remains applicable.
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