Overview
Comfort Homecare is Ireland's largest family-run private homecare provider, dedicated to delivering excellence in care for older people and individuals with disabilities.
As a Homecare Manager, you will oversee and manage the operations of a homecare region. Your primary role will be to ensure the provision of high quality, compassionate, and personalised care to Clients in their own homes. You will supervise and support a team of Caregivers, maintain regulatory compliance, coordinate Client care plans, and ensure the smooth functioning of homecare services. The Homecare Manager will work closely with senior management and report to the directors. The position is open to Nurses/Managers, ideally with a background in Homecare/Community care/Elder care. Due to continuous expansion we are now seeking a Homecare Manager for our Limerick branch.
Ideally the candidate will be highly organized and possess excellent communication skills and will lead and drive the implementation of our strategic vision and goals.
Responsibilities
* Service provision
* Staff management
* Administration
* Business Development
* Training and Development
* Health and Safety Adherence
* Promote the highest standards of care and service - ensuring quality standards are maintained within all aspects of the business and in line with the Company, HSE and HIQA standards.
* Develop and manage relationships with Clients, HSE/PHN's/OT's and home support office
* Provide support and leadership to our Healthcare staff.
* Ensure all homecare packages are filled on a timely and ongoing basis.
* Ensure the delivery of all staff training.
* Oversee the rostering and scheduling and on-call cover.
* Work with HR and manage the recruitment process.
* Participate in the development and marketing of the company.
* Manage the Administrative and Care staff delivering Homecare services.
* Other tasks which may be assigned to contribute to the development of the post.
Essential requirements
* Strong planning/organisation and time management skills
* Proven people and performance management skills
* Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a homecare agency or similar healthcare setting
* Compassionate, empathetic, and committed to providing high-quality care to clients
* In-depth knowledge of homecare regulations, policies, and best practices
* Good IT, system skills and financial awareness
* Excellent analysis and decision making skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and written for the purposes of people management and Tender/SLA submissions
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Ideally
* A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, social care/work, or a related field
* Previous experience of managing a team in a busy dynamic environment
Please Note: We are not in a position at this time to assist with work permit applications or to provide sponsorship for this position.
About Us
Founded in 2021 by Dara Shortt, Comfort Homecare has grown to a team of over 300 Carers nationwide while maintaining a supportive, inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to putting tenderness back into homecare and delivering person-centred, high-quality care while creating a workplace where every team member feels respected, appreciated, and supported.
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