Job Title: Home Support Worker
Please note that this role is often referred to by alternative titles: Home Support Worker, Home Carer, Community Carer, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, and more.
Company: Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers are expanding our team in Sligo.
While supporting with tasks such as personal care, meal prep, and housekeeping, your genuine compassion and attentiveness will ensure our clients feel valued and supported.
Benefits
* Hourly rates of up to €17 per hour. Premium rates apply for half-hour visits, weekends, bank holidays, length of service, and qualifications.
* Unbeatable mileage payment between clients (separate from paid travel time).
* Paid travel time between client visits (separate from mileage).
* Permanent full-time and part-time contracts.
* Flexible hours to suit your availability and promote work-life balance.
* Bi-monthly pay.
* Career progression opportunities and development.
* Pay increments for length of service, experience, and qualification.
* Free QQI qualification, induction training, and online certified courses.
* Free uniforms and Garda vetting.
* 24/7 on-call support.
* Employee assistance program.
* Employee wellness programs and engagement events.
* Recognition programs such as Carer of the Year and Month.
* Discounts and partnerships, e.g., DCI Fuel Cards.
Client Visit Scenario
Your day begins with a visit to a client feeling isolated and emotionally vulnerable due to limited mobility and recent loss. You greet them with care, assist with morning routines, personal hygiene, continence care, dressing, and medication prompts, respecting their privacy and independence. You ensure their living space is safe and comfortable, handling light housekeeping tasks. Before leaving, you reassure them about your next visit, leaving them feeling cared for both physically and emotionally. You then proceed to your next client.
Example Schedules
These are sample schedules; your roster will be tailored to your availability:
1. Schedule 1: Mon-Wed - 5 hours/day, Sat & Sun - 9 hours/day (33 hrs/week)
2. Schedule 2: Tues, Thurs, Sun - 6 hours/day (18 hrs/week)
3. Schedule 3: Tues - 4 hours/day, every second Sat & Sun - 10 hrs/day (14 hrs/week over 2 weeks)
Our team will work with you to customize your schedule to fit your lifestyle.
Our Philosophy
Elevating the Human Spirit.
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