Home Care Support Workers required to provide care and support for people in their own homes.
Essential Requirements:
* Transport: Own transport and full clean driving license.
* 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.
* Location: Dublin 15
* Rates of Pay: €13.34–€25.40 per hour. PREMIUM PAY RATES are paid for evening and weekend hours worked.
* Hours: Must be available to start at 7am.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide a service to Service Users that enables them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible.
Supporting Service Users:
* 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.
* Preparing snacks and meals according to Service Users’ likes/dislikes.
* Assisting with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
* Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.
* Assisting with domestic duties, including cooking, if required, in the Care Plans.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of two former employer references.
* Proof of relevant qualifications i.e. Fetac/QQI Level 5 (Must have Care of the Older Person and Care Skills).
* Fitness to Work Certificate from GP to work in this role.
* Good general health and willingness to undergo a medical if required.
* Empathy with fellow Home Care Support Workers and those receiving care.
* Excellent communication skills.
Why is this a great role to have?
You get to make a positive difference to people's lives every day. If you like engaging with people and want rewarding and meaningful work, this is the job for you!
How to Apply:
Please upload your CV and cover letter in PDF or Word format.
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