Companion - Elder Care - CE Scheme - St. Munchins Community Centre

St. Munchins Community Centre; Limerick; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community development center in Limerick is seeking individuals to engage with clients through home visits, emphasizing companionship and wellness. No previous experience is necessary as accredited training will be provided. Candidates should be prepared for Garda vetting and supply character references. Flexibility regarding hours and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; accredited training will be provided.
• Applicants must supply suitable character references.
• Be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients living alone weekly; provide companionship and wellness.
• Evaluate client wellbeing using a smartphone application.
• Make referrals to appropriate services as needed.

Job description

SAINT MUNCHINS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, Saint Munchins Community Enterprise Centre, Kileely Court, Limerick, V94 F58P

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Visit clients living alone in their homes weekly or as appropriate to the client’s needs.
• Provide engagement for clients through home visits, with emphasis on companionship and wellness.
• Evaluate the wellbeing of the client using a smartphone mobile application and make referrals to appropriate services as needed.
• Work well on a team or on own; be flexible regarding weekend work and hours.

Qualifications

• Developmental opportunity; no previous experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
• Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application form.
• Position will be in the above area and may involve visiting clients living alone in their homes.