We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Arch Homecare branch working in the Athenry, County Galway area.
Who are we?
We at Arch Homecare deliver superior homecare services and we are a registered HSE approved provider. We specialise in personalised, person-centred care and we believe in providing a holistic service to our clients, putting them at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on offering unrivalled support to all our clients and staff in the communities.
We choose to work WITH us at Arch Homecare?
* Excellent pay rates of €15.20 per hour and €20 per hour when staff work on Sundays
* Excellent management and supportive Staff
* Ongoing training and development
* Career progression opportunities
* Good work-life balance
* €500 Welcome bonus (T&Cs apply)
* €500 Referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
* Monthly phone allowance
* Paid mileage
Key responsibilities:
* Assisting our clients with personal care such as; bathing, showering, toileting and continence management
* Light housework such as; making beds, cleaning floors, and commode management
* Preparing meals and assisting with feeding and hydration
* Recording and reporting of accidents/incidents to the Care Manager in line with company policies & procedures
* Prompting of medication and reporting medication errors to the Care Manager in line with company policies & procedures
* Assisting colleagues with covering sick leave and annual leave where possible
* Working as part of a community team, respecting your colleagues and clients at all times
* Promoting safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures
Our ideal candidate:
* Kind, caring and compassionate, with a strong desire to help others
* Good communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* Willingness to learn and develop your skills
* Can do attitude and strong work ethic
* Honest, resilient and reliable
Essential criteria:
* Minimum QQI Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules/experience preferred. If you don't have these, training can be provided
* Having your own vehicle & a full drivers licence (Essential for this role)
* 1 year of healthcare experience (Preferred)
* Fluent English & work authorisation for Ireland (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)
Note: This position may also be known by other titles including; Home Carer, Care Assistant, Home Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Carer, and others.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €15.20-€20.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Application question(s):
* Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
* What location are you based please?
* Do you require any form of sponsorship? We do not offer this.
* Do you have a full drivers license and access to your own vehicle?
* Do you have the level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Older person modules/equivalent?
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: On the road