Overview
Home Care Worker - Offaly (Youghal and Macroom / Ballyvourney Areas). The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is recruiting a Home Care Worker who will work in assigned family homes with offices based in Old Day Care Centre, Johns Terrace, Birr Co. Offaly R42 V188. This is a permanent contract working 20 hours per week. Reporting to the Home Care Coordinator.
Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred care to people with dementia, addressing their needs and enhancing their quality of life.
* Provide care within assigned family homes and assist in the assessment and updating of care plans for each client.
* Carry out care plan activities and provide personal care if needed, including help with meals, toileting, bathing, etc.
* Ensure observations are reported in a timely manner and respect the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all clients.
* Identify and develop activities in consultation with the line manager to enhance the quality of care delivered.
* Assist clients and their carers in dealings with other service providers in the community.
* Adhere to service provision, health and safety policies and procedures set out by the Society.
* Assist in the maintenance of service records as directed by the Home Care Co-ordinator.
* Promote a positive and safe environment and raise issues of concern with the Home Care Co-ordinator.
* Participate in training opportunities identified by the Home Care Co-ordinator and maintain routine contact with the Home Care Co-ordinator; attend team and one-to-one meetings to contribute to ongoing development of the service.
* The principal accountabilities may evolve; employees are required to respond with a flexible approach, and roles may be amended as needed.
Job Holder Requirements
* Knowledge (Education & Related Experience): Educated to Leaving Certificate or equivalent. FETAC level 5 desirable. Experience in health, social or disability care desirable.
* Skills (Special Training Or Competence): Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; good organisational and observational skills; ability to work as part of a team; training in dementia, care of elderly or related area.
* Key Behaviours: Patience, Empathy, Reliability, Flexibility, Enthusiasm.
Key Relationships
* Internal: Colleagues in home care and care day, Driver, Volunteers, Line Manager, Regional Managers.
* External: Clients and carers, other members of the community care team, Public Health Nurse.
Other Information
* Salary will be commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience.
* Closing date for applications: 5 October 2025.
* How to apply: submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role. For further details regarding the job description, contact via the same email address.
* The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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