Overview
Home Care Support Workers required to provide care and support for people in their own homes.
Location
Dublin 15
Responsibilities
* To provide a service to Service Users that enables them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible.
Key Requirements
* Essential: Own transport and full clean driving license.
* Relevant Qualification: Fetac Level 5 or QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support, equivalent or higher. Must have a minimum of the following modules completed and passed: Care of the Older Person and Care Skills.
* Location: Dublin 15
* Rates of Pay: €13.34–€25.40 per hour. PREMIUM PAY RATES are paid for evening and weekend hours worked.
* Hours: Evenings Monday to Friday and Weekends
* Willingness to undertake Garda Vetting.
* Clean Garda Clearance Certificate.
* Minimum of two former employer references.
* Proof of qualifications: Fetac/QQI Level 5 (Care of the Older Person and Care Skills).
* Fitness to Work: Certificate from GP to work in this role.
* Good general health and willingness to undergo a medical if required.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Treating Service Users with dignity, sensitivity and respect.
* Listening, talking to and getting to know Service Users.
* Ensuring Service Users know the Company’s policies and procedures.
* Encouraging Service Users to have an input into care provision.
* Helping Service Users to be safe, happy and have as much fun as possible.
* Encouraging Service Users to express feelings, fears and experiences openly.
* Respecting Service Users’ privacy in bathrooms and regarding personal care where applicable.
* Dressing, undressing and preparing Service Users for trips out.
* Assisting with personal care tasks including washing, bathing, grooming and related activities.
* Assisting with feeding and preparing nutritious meals as required.
* Carrying out general cleaning duties and housekeeping tasks.
* Shopping, budgeting assistance, and handling personal finances in some circumstances.
* Assisting with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
* Responding to complaints or allegations appropriately.
* Maintaining confidentiality and supporting Service Users’ social connections.
* Working as part of a team and reporting observations to Management as needed.
* Maintaining health and safety in all work activities.
* Working with Service Users’ families and other healthcare professionals to support care plans.
Benefits and Working Environment
Providing care in the community for over 21 years. We offer a range of contracts based on availability, including guaranteed hours contracts. A supportive working environment with supervisory and administration teams available to assist you, and uniforms provided. Induction programme and mandatory training are provided, with Garda Vetting processed as part of joining.
Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care is a not-for-profit organisation and a member of Dublin Home Care Partners and NCCN.
How to Apply
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Background and Experience
* Have you worked in a carer role before?
* Do you have a car and a valid driver’s license?
* Have you completed QQI Care Skills and Care of the Older Person?
* Are you willing to undertake ongoing training?
CV and Cover Letter
Please upload your CV and cover letter in PDF or Word format.
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