Compassionate Home Care Assistant for Independent Living

Comfort Keepers; Cork; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

QQI Level 5 training

Structured induction programme

Career progression (carer to other)

Uniform provided

Garda vetting

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Comfort Keepers is the Official Community Impact Partner of the GAA in Ireland. We support people to live independently at home in their communities. We are seeking compassionate carers who care about helping others stay independent and dignified at home.

You will deliver personal care, assist with meals and light housekeeping, provide medication prompts, and travel between client visits in your local area. We offer training, progression, uniform, Garda vetting, and 24/7 local management support.

Qualifications

• EU/EEA citizenship or unrestricted right to work in Ireland required.
• Driving licence not required but beneficial.
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support desirable; company will support you to complete it.
• Right to Work: EU/EEA citizenship or unrestricted right to work in Ireland; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care with dignity and respect for mobility, dressing and continence care.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Provide medication prompts and maintain accurate, timely records.
• Travel between client visits within your local area.
• Observe client wellbeing and escalate concerns to local office management.
• Build a professional, trusted relationship with your client and their family.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy at all times.

Skills

Customer Service

Personal/Social Care

Flexibility

Time Management

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support

No Qualification

Job description

Comfort Keepers is the Official Community Impact Partner of the GAA in Ireland. We support people to live independently at home in their communities. We are seeking compassionate carers who care about helping others stay independent and dignified at home.

You will deliver personal care, assist with meals and light housekeeping, provide medication prompts, and travel between client visits in your local area. We offer training, progression, uniform, Garda vetting, and 24/7 local management support.