Home care aide - CE Scheme - Alzheimer Society of Ireland - Northwest

Alzheimer Society of Ireland - Northwest; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Letterkenny is seeking individuals to support dementia care through home visits or day services. This is a developmental opportunity with accredited training provided. Candidates should possess empathy, flexibility, and a good work ethic, along with a full driver's license. The position involves working 14.5 hours per week with training requirements.

Qualifications

• Willingness to attend Patient Manual Handling course (paid for).
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• A full driver’s licence and access to transport is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their own home or work at our day services for 14.5 hours per week.
• Learn about dementia care.
• Follow care plans as provided by our home care co‑ordinator.
• Complete 5 hours Level 5 training per week online or classroom as available.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Good work ethic

Patient Manual Handling

Job description

Alzheimer Society of Ireland - Northwest

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.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Visit clients in their own home or work at our day services for 14.5 hours per week
• Learn about dementia care
• Follow care plans as provided by our home care co‑ordinator
• Complete 5 hours Level 5 training per week online or classroom as available

What is required:

• Willing to attend Patient Manual Handling course (paid for)
• Complete Garda Vetting
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Empathy, flexibility and a good work ethic
• A full driver’s licence and access to transport is necessary

Further information on CE Schemes - pay etchttps://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment-and-redundancy/employment-support-schemes/community-employment-scheme/

Further information on the Alzheimer Society of Ireland - https://alzheimer.ie/

• Sector: human health and social work activities