Community Carer

Kare Plan; Dublin; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Kare Plan is seeking a Community Carer to provide exceptional care and assistance to clients. The role offers a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, with competitive pay up to €19 per hour. Applicants should have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent, a driver's license, and be dedicated to delivering high-quality care. Full training is provided, along with various perks including a mileage allowance and opportunities for promotions.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Refer a friend scheme

Mileage Allowance

Full training provided

EAP scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Uniform & PPE provided

Promotions available

Qualifications

• Must have completed 2 modules.
• Must have a driver's license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality care and assistance as per Care Plan.
• Communicate with Kare Plan about client needs.

Skills

Reliability

Dedication

Trustworthiness

Communication

English Fluency

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

Kare Plan is a family owned company, we pride ourselves on having great communication between care and office staff members. Our Receptionist , Client Care Co-Ordinator , Client Care Managers, HR and Recruitment staff are always here to help, so our carers are comfortable knowing that we are available to answer any questions or concerns they have. We have ongoing activities throughout the year for all staff to participate, to build a better bond among work colleagues. At Kare Plan we love to motivate our employees by encouraging carer development, as we do internal hiring for roles such as Rapid Responder and office opportunities. We also provide state of the art training with tools such as our “Age simulation suit” to gain further insight and gain experience in how our client’s might be feeling when doing daily tasks such as making a cup of tea or getting ready in the morning. We also have our “Geriatric patient care manikin” which helps with learning patient care such as pad changes and patient moving and handling. We provide a wide range of training for our carers from Stoma and Catheter care , Dementia and Alzheimer’s care , Patient moving and handling and infection and prevention control. With this training we ensure that all of our carers are fully confident and comfortable providing the best care possible to all of our clients. Here at Kare Plan we have a mission, our mission is to provide the best training and support possible for all staff to ensure that our clients feel that we are more then a home care company, but that we are one big family who care!

Job description

Position Available - Community Carer

We have exciting new opportunities available. Guaranteed minimum 30-hour contract.

Must be available to work full days 8 am-9 pm in the following manner:

Week one: Monday/Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday

Week Two: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

What you will receive:

• Competitive rate of pay - up to €19 per hour (paid fortnightly)
• Refer a friend scheme (up to €500 per referral)
• Mileage Allowance (up to €150 per month)
• Full training provided
• EAP scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Uniform & PPE provided
• Promotions available (Senior HCA/Rapid Response/Office opportunities)

We are looking for Carers who:

• Have started/completed QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent
• Have drivers licence & own transport
• Are reliable, dedicated, diligent and trustworthy
• Are fluent in English both verbally and written

What you need to do:

• Deliver high quality care and assistance to our clients as per their Care Plan – personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving & transferring, supervise medication
• Observe, listen and engage with clients
• Be punctual and manage time effectively
• Communicate with Kare Plan any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/care
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations

Must have 2 modules complete

Must be a driver

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Monday to Friday 16 euro

Saturday 18 euro

Sunday 18 euro

Paid Travel time (taxable) €1.00 per 1 hour visit (no payment for first and last call)

Fuel bonus (Non-Taxable) up to €175 per month.