Healthcare Assistant/ Carer - Raheny

Comfort Keepers; Rathfarnham; Sur place; EUR 15 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free QQI Level 5 training

Structured induction programme

Mileage fully reimbursed

Free uniform

Garda vetting

Résumé du poste

Comfort Keepers is seeking care professionals to support clients to live independently at home in their local communities across Ireland. You will provide compassionate personal care, assist with meals, and help with light housekeeping while documenting care activities and prompts for medications.

Applicants should have a genuine motivation to support people in their community to live with independence and dignity. Right to work in Ireland is required and a driving licence is not strictly needed.

Qualifications

• EU/EEA citizenship or unrestricted right to work in Ireland is required.
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support is desirable; if not held, we will fully support you to complete it.
• Minimum Experienced Required: 0 years; No formal qualification required.

Responsabilités

• Delivering personal care including support with mobility, dressing, and continence care with dignity and respect.
• Assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Providing medication prompts and maintaining accurate, timely records.
• Travel between client visits within your local area.
• Observing client wellbeing and escalating any concerns promptly to the local office management.
• Building a professional, trusted relationship with your client and their family.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and privacy at all times.

Connaissances

Customer Service

Personal/Social Care

Flexibility

Time Management

Formation

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support

Description du poste

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

Comfort Keepers - Official Community Impact Partner of the GAA / GPACare work is one of the most meaningful things you can do in your community.

Our Connection Index research found that staying in your own home and community is the single biggest driver of social connection in Ireland.

If you are someone who cares about the people in your community and who believes that everyone deserves to live independently at home for as long as possible, we would love to hear from you.

About Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers has been supporting people to live independently at home in Ireland for over 20 years. We work with people of all ages, helping them stay in the places and around the moments that mean the most to them.

What the Role Involves

Delivering personal care including support with mobility, dressing, and continence care with dignity and respect at all times. Assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping. Providing medication prompts and maintaining accurate, timely records. Travel between client visits within your local area. Observing client wellbeing and escalating any concerns promptly to the local office management. Building a professional, trusted relationship with your client and their family. Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and privacy at all times, the trust of our clients and their families is central to everything we do.

Pay & Benefits

Hourly rates up to €18.53. Premium rates for weekends, bank holidays, qualifications, and length of service, your pay grows with you. Travel between client visits in your local area using your own vehicle - mileage fully reimbursed. Full Time or Part Time positions available. Free QQI Level 5 training, structured induction programme, and access to a certified online learning portal. Clear career progression from carer to various role such as supervisor, coordinator, rapid responder, client services manager. Free uniform and Garda vetting. 24/7 on-call support from your local management team, you are never on your own. Employee Assistance Programme, wellness supports, staff awards, and partner discounts.

What We Are Looking For

EU/EEA citizenship or an unrestricted right to work in Ireland is required. A driving licence is not required for this role but is beneficial. QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support is desirable, if you do not hold it, we will fully support you to complete it. A genuine motivation to support people in your community to live with independence and dignity.

Important: Right to Work Applicants must be legally entitled to work within Ireland and the EU. No visa sponsorship is available. Please note: We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who reside in Ireland and have the legal right to work in Ireland for the role. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider overseas applicants at this time.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Customer Service, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Time Management