We are now looking for full time Homecare Support Workers, to Join our Team. You will be employed directly on a full time basis and employed by Good People Homecare Ltd.
You will be assigned to a specific location in Navan, or Trim Co. Meath and our Head office in Dunshaughlin Co. Meath.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Job Responsibility:
* Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents.
* Ensuring clients hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all time.
* Assisting clients with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
* Assisting clients with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
* Escorting or/and transfer clients as directed by the Nursing staff.
* Assisting in End of Life Care.
* Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
Educational Requirement:
* QQI/FETAC qualification in Healthcare OR Pre-nursing OR relative experience in a similar environment and willingness to complete QQI level 5 (8 modules).
Experience Requirement:
* Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
* Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
Career Level
* Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experience Required (Years): 1
Desirable
* Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 (including Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR
* Ability Skills: Communications, Manual, Personal/Social Care
* Competency Skills: Flexibility, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Hours per week: 39 hours per week
Pre-Employment Compliance Requirements
As part of our safer recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to:
* Provide a complete employment and education history from the time of leaving secondary school (via Application Form and CV).
* Ensure clarity on:
* The need for international police clearance (if applicable).
* Identification of appropriate referees.
* Any gaps in employment history must be explained.
References:
* Three up-to-date, verified references will be required, including:
* One from your current or most recent employer.
* One reference dated within the last 6 months.
* References must cover the last 5 years of employment.
* For Healthcare Assistants (HCAs): A reference from a Nurse Manager with clinical and supervisory oversight is mandatory.
International Police Clearance:
* Required if you have lived or worked outside of the UK, ROI, or NI for 6 months or more since age 16.
* The clearance must:
* Be dated after your departure from the country.
* Cover the full duration of your stay.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €30,000.00 per year
Experience:
* Healthcare management: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person