Overview
Be Independent Home Care is a provider of premium Home Care services. Our team is at the heart of our company, and their passion ensures that clients receive the best possible care. Be Independent Home Care has been voted the 2nd Best Company to work for in Ireland. We are currently recruiting a LIVE IN HOME CARE ASSISTANT to live in our client’s home providing care from Monday 12:00pm until Friday 12:00pm including overnights, or Friday 12:00pm until Monday 12:00pm including overnights.
The quality of our service depends on the quality of our carers. The successful candidate should enjoy working with clients to provide a range of services including companionship, personal support, meal preparation and mobility assistance.
Responsibilities
* Provide companionship and personal support to clients in their homes
* Assist with daily living activities and mobility
* Prepare meals and support with nutrition as required
* Support clients in maintaining independence and dignity
Qualifications
* Cheerful, caring, positive and dependable
* Experience in providing care in the home or a healthcare setting
* A Level 5 QQI Healthcare qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential; QQI training is provided if you have care experience
* Pass Garda Clearance
* Have suitable character references
* Have suitable permission to work
* Fluent English
Benefits
* Excellent rates of pay, with the lowest hourly rate starting at €14.00
* Premium rates paid on bank holidays
* Paid mileage; civil service mileage rates paid
* Pay increase at year 1 and year 3 of employment
* €250 Joining Bonus Scheme
* 2 day paid induction training programme
* Civil Service mileage allowance paid to driving carers
* Fully funded QQI training (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person - QQI Level 5)
* Full-time support from a care manager and Nurse Management Team
* Regular permanent clients in local area with a fixed schedule
* Free ongoing training and development
* Confidential employee support, advice and counselling service
* Carer of the Month reward scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Health Insurance Discount Scheme
* Fully provided PPE
* Fortnightly payroll
* Career progression opportunities
* Bike to Work Scheme and free protective weather clothing
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