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Position Details
Care Worker - Buncrana Day Care/ Clonmany Day Care, Co. Donegal
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in local communities, providing dementia-specific services and advocating for the rights of people affected by dementia to access quality supports and services.
Our vision is an Ireland where people affected by dementia are valued and supported. As a national non-profit organization, we are person-centered, rights-based, and grassroots-led, with the voices of people with dementia and their carers at our core.
We are recruiting for a Care Worker for our Buncrana Day Care, Sliabh Sneacht Centre, Dumfries, Buncrana, F93 K6PH, and Clonmany Day Care, Cleagh, Co. Donegal, F93 N5DV. This is a permanent contract working 14 hours per week, divided as follows:
* Buncrana Day Care - 7 hours per week
* Clonmany Day Care - 7 hours per week
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Care Worker is responsible for providing person-centered care to people with dementia, addressing their needs, and enhancing their quality of life.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful, you will need:
* Experience working with people with dementia, older people, or individuals with intellectual disabilities.
* 1-2 years' experience in a similar role (essential).
* Good communication and organizational skills.
* Full clean driving license and access to a car (essential).
* FETAC Level 5 qualification (desirable but not essential).
* Confidence in using IT/Email (desirable).
Additional Information
Further details about the role are available on The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's website.
If interested, please submit a full, up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 28th April 2025.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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