Care Support Worker

BRINDLEY HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brindley Healthcare Services Limited is seeking a compassionate care support worker to join our Leixlip Oaks and Maynooth Oaks residential settings in Leixlip. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life for elderly and disabled clients through person-centred care, daily living activities, and community engagement.

You will support autonomy, dignity, and safety, assist with personal care, and help individuals maintain independence in line with their support plans.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or relevant modules) preferred.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or home care setting.
• Compassionate, flexible, and committed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as eating, dressing, hygiene, mobility.
• Help plan, organise, and participate in activities aligned to the individual's plan and preferences.
• Promote autonomy, dignity, privacy, inclusion and decision-making, supporting personal goals.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report changes to the supervisor.
• Support access to education, training, appointments, and community activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Compassionate

Flexible

Committed

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

10 Glen Easton View, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 C567

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Application Details

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Job Description

We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated care support worker to join us in Leixlip Oaks and Maynooth Oaks residential settings. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve - residential care activities for the elderly and disable. Key role in supporting Brindley Healthcare Services Team with providing exceptional quality care to clients of any stage of their life who wish to remain independent. The services support people with a range of needs, which may include autism, acquired brain injuries, behaviours of concern, intellectual disabilities alongside Alzheimer's disease or dementia, mental health rehabilitation and recovery and personality disorders. Support must always be tailored to the individual and delivered respectfully, safely, and in accordance with the person’s support plan.

• Support individuals to plan, organise, and participate in daily activities and routines in line with their choices, abilities, assessed needs, and support plans.
• Promote autonomy, dignity, privacy, inclusion, choice, and decision-making, while supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.
• Assist with developing and maintaining independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal organisation, and other everyday tasks, as identified in the support plan.
• Provide personal care and assistance with eating, dressing, hygiene, mobility, or other daily living activities where required, authorised, and included in the individual’s support plan.
• Support individuals to access education, training, appointments, recreation, and community activities, helping them build skills and maintain meaningful family and social connections.
• Offer companionship, reassurance, and emotional support while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Use respectful, clear, and person-centred communication, taking account of individual communication preferences and support needs.
• Support positive relationships and meaningful participation in the home and wider community, including access to outdoor spaces and activities where appropriate.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures, and agreed guidance from the relevant team and professionals.
• Observe and promptly report changes in an individual’s presentation, wellbeing, behaviour, support needs, or circumstances to the PIC or designated manager.
• Promote the safety, rights, and welfare of people who avail of the service; report safeguarding concerns, incidents, accidents, near misses, hazards, and risks without delay in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate, timely, factual, and confidential records of support provided, activities, observations, and relevant incidents.

Qualifications & Skills:QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or relevant modules) preferred.Previous experience in a healthcare or home care setting.Compassionate, flexible, and committed.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level