Home Care Support Worker, Evenings & Weekends, Dublin 15

Bchc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,479 - 34,991; Part time

Job summary

Bchc is looking for dedicated Home Care Support Workers in Dublin to assist Service Users in leading independent lives. Responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting emotional needs, and ensuring hygiene and safety. Candidates should have a Fetac or QQI Level 5 qualification, excellent communication skills, and a clean driving license. This role requires commitment to nurturing and respecting Service Users’ dignity and personal needs. Work hours include evenings and weekends, with competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Fetac Level 5 or QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support.
• Clean Garda Clearance Certificate required.
• Experience in a caring situation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to Service Users.
• Encourage Service Users to express their feelings.
• Assist with daily living activities including meal prep and cleaning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Good listening skills

Ability to give physical and personal care

Ability to work in a team

Education

Fetac/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support

Job description

Job Description

• Essential: Own transport and full clean driving license.
• Relevant Qualification: Fetac Level 5 or QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support, equivalent or higher. Must have a minimum of the following modules completed and passed: Care of the Older Person and Care Skills.
• Location: Dublin 15
• Rates of Pay: €14.14–€25.40 per hour. Premium pay rates for evening and weekend hours.
• Hours: Evenings Monday to Friday and Weekends.
• Key Responsibility: To provide a service to Service Users that enables them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible.

Responsibilities

• Treating Service Users with dignity, sensitivity and respect.
• Listening, talking to and getting to know Service Users.
• Making sure that Service Users know the relevant Company’s policies and procedures.
• Encouraging Service Users to have an input into care provision.
• Helping Service Users to be safe, happy and have as much fun as possible.
• Encouraging Service Users to express feelings, fears and experiences openly.
• Where applicable, respecting Service Users’ privacy in bathrooms and in relation to personal care in general.
• Dressing, undressing and preparing Service Users for trips out.
• Washing, bathing, showering, shaving, grooming and, but not limited to, cleaning teeth.
• Washing and brushing hair.
• Taking care of nails (fingernails only).
• Helping Service Users with toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Getting Service Users in and out of bed safely.
• Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living/ Rehabilitation Aids, as required.
• Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.
• Always responding to complaints or allegations.
• Helping Service Users realise the difference between confidentiality and secrecy.
• Being sensitive to the fact that some Service Users are more vulnerable and may have special needs.
• Preparing snacks and meals according to Service Users’ likes/dislikes.
• Assisting with feeding, as required.
• Carrying out general cleaning duties, to include, but not limited to, cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and polishing.
• Bed making, laundering, hand-washing, ironing and, but not limited to, light needlework, as required.
• Shopping, the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.
• Assisting with personal finances, to include paying bills and collecting pensions in some circumstances.
• Cooking nutritional meals if required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Willingness to undertake Garda Vetting.
• Clean Garda Clearance Certificate.
• Own transport.
• Full clean driving license.
• Minimum of two former employer references.
• Proof of relevant qualifications i.e. Fetac/QQI Level 5 (Must have Care of the Older Person and Care Skills).
• Fitness to Work Certificate from GP to work in this role.
• Good general health and willingness to undergo a medical if required.
• Empathy with fellow Home Care Support Workers and those receiving care.
• Excellent communication skills and use of the English language.
• Good listening skills and sensitivity in giving emotional support.
• A helpful manner and ability to communicate with people in a variety of situations and from different backgrounds.
• Ability to give physical and personal care e.g. toileting, washing and feeding.
• Willingness to help with domestic duties, including cooking, if required, in the Care Plans.
• Ability to build relationships with service users, their families, colleagues and other healthcare professionals, and help Service Users to maintain their social links, when possible.
• Ability to work in a team and report to a Managerial Staff, any observations affecting a Service User’s, their family’s and/or friend’s circumstances.
• Respect for confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work alone, use initiative and be mindful of health and safety at all times.
• Experience of being in a caring situation.