CARE & SUPPORT WORKER

Caremark Wicklow East; Wexford; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wexford is seeking enthusiastic and empathetic Health Care Assistants to meet the personal care and support needs of clients. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care tasks, promoting their mental and physical activities, and adhering to care policies. Candidates must have a full driving license, access to a vehicle, and be based in Wexford. The position offers paid travel time and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Free Care Skills & Care Of The Older Person QQI Modules

Comprehensive training and support

Flexible working hours

Wellness Programme

Bike to work scheme

Supportive, friendly and caring workplace

Qualifications

• Self-motivated & well-organized.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care including dressing, washing, and toileting.
• Help clients with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Care for temporarily sick clients who need bed nursing.
• Promote clients' mental and physical activities.
• Perform light cleaning and tidying.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Read and write reports and be involved in client reviews.
• Adhere to Caremark's policies and report significant changes.

Job description

Job Description

Location: Caremark Southeast, Wexford Enterprise Centre, Strandfield Business Park, Rosslare Road

Reports to Field Care Supervisor

Summary Of Role To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence.

You must be living in the CO WEXFORD AREA ONLY and hold a valid work permit in order to apply for this position.

Please note that most areas of Co Wexford will require access to your own car.

Full and Part Time hour's available - High demand for weekend availability

We are recruiting for enthusiastic and empathetic Health Care Assistants in all areas of Co Wexford including:

• Rosslare
• Enniscorthy
• Newross
• Bunclody
• Wexford Town
• Blackwater

About The Role

Principal responsibilities

• To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To read and write reports and be involved in a clients reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

It Is Preferred To Have Either

• 1 year experience within a similar position
• Level 5 QQI Care Skills and Care of the Elderly

What’s In It For You

• Paid travel time between calls in addition to paid fuel reimbursement
• Free Care Skills & Care Of The older Person QQI Modules
• Comprehensive training and support
• Refer A Friend and Carer Of The Month schemes
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness Programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Supportive, friendly and caring work place
• Rewarding and fulfilling work

We are a friendly and passionate team and would love you to be part of it!

We are currently interviewing for this position.

Required Criteria

• Must be based in Wexford area
• Must have a full driving licence
• Must have access to a vehicle