Carer

Loreto Convent; Balbriggan; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care facility in Balbriggan is seeking a compassionate individual to provide person-centred, holistic care to elderly residents. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and ensuring a clean, safe environment. This is a permanent part-time position requiring two 12-hour night shifts every two weeks, with opportunities to cover additional shifts. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, and no formal qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• No formal qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred holistic care to the Loreto Community sisters.
• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and other daily living activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the community.
• Monitor well-being and report concerns to management.

Skills

Catering

Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Manual

Decision Making

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork

Manual Handling

Job description

Loreto Convent, Convent Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, K32 FP89

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non‑EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Job summary: To provide person‑centred, holistic care to the Loreto Community in a kind, caring, clean and positive environment. The Loreto community is a community of retired Loreto sisters, some of whom require assistance to fulfil their activities of daily living.

Main Responsibilities: To provide person‑centred holistic care to the Balbriggan Loreto Community sisters. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, continence care, social and spiritual care and other Activities of Daily Living as required on an individual basis. To adhere to our in‑house policies, such as safeguarding, infection control, manual handling, health and safety etc. To maintain Community Members dignity and respect at all times and to encourage and promote individual rights and independence. To assist in the preparation and serving of the tea meal each evening. This can be a simple meal such as cold meat and sandwiches or whatever you may be comfortable preparing for the community. To observe and monitor the wellbeing of the Loreto Sisters when on duty and report any concerns/illness to the Manager/Community Leader. To ensure all areas are kept clean, neat and tidy at all times. To maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance and punctuality. To pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role. To adhere to any other duties as may be requested by Senior Management and deemed reasonable to the position held. This is a permanent, part‑time position, working two 12‑hour night shifts, every second week. There will also be availability to cover for annual and sick leave, over both day and night shifts. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

• Sector: Human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Manual
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative, Teamwork
• Competency Skills: Manual Handling