Care Assistant – Training Provided & Outreach Focus

Darndale Belcamp Village Centre; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Dublin is seeking a Care Assistant to support its members. This role offers accredited training for candidates with no prior experience. Responsibilities include providing visitation support, organizing activities, and assisting with mealtime and toileting needs. Suitable character references are required, and applicants should be prepared for Garda vetting. If interested, please register your interest through the specified online service.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; accredited training will be provided.
• Suitable character references are required.
• Preparedness to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Centre Manager in promoting the aims of Golden Years.
• Perform duties appropriate to the post of Care Assistant.
• Provide support to members through visitation and outreach work.
• Organise activities and social functions.
• Assist with toileting and bathing of members.
• Provide help during mealtimes.
• Setup activities and greet members.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements.
• Drive the wheelchair accessible van safely (if applicable).
• Assist wheelchair-bound members mounting and demounting the van.
• Undertake telephone and administrative duties.
• Provide information and support to members.
• Ensure confidentiality of members at all times.

Job description

A community service organization in Dublin is seeking a Care Assistant to support its members. This role offers accredited training for candidates with no prior experience. Responsibilities include providing visitation support, organizing activities, and assisting with mealtime and toileting needs. Suitable character references are required, and applicants should be prepared for Garda vetting. If interested, please register your interest through the specified online service.