Home Care Support Worker, Evenings & Weekends, Dublin 7

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours contracts

Support for further qualifications

Uniform provided

Professional induction programme

Job summary

Bchc is looking for Home Care Support Workers in Dublin to provide care and support to individuals in their own homes. Candidates must possess a Fetac Level 5 or QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification, own transport, and a clean driving license. The role includes providing personal care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring service users live independently. Benefits include guaranteed hours contracts and support for further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Own transport and full clean driving license.
• Good general health and willingness to undergo a medical if required.
• Experience of being in a caring situation.

Responsibilities

• Treating Service Users with dignity and respect.
• Helping Service Users to be safe, happy and have fun.
• Assisting with personal finances, including paying bills.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Listening skills

Education

Fetac Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Job Description

Home Care Support Workers required to provide care and support for people in their own homes.

• 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 7
• Rates of Pay: €14.14–€25.40 per hour. Premium pay rates are paid for evening and weekend hours worked.
• 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.

Location

Dublin 7

Responsibilities

• Treating Service Users with dignity, sensitivity and respect.
• Listening, talking to and getting to know Service Users.
• Ensuring Service Users are aware of relevant company 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.
• 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 cleaning teeth.
• Washing and brushing hair.
• Taking care of nails (fingernails only).
• Assisting with toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Getting Service Users in and out of bed safely.
• Assisting with the use of aids for daily living / rehabilitation aids, as required.
• Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
• 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, including but not limited to cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and polishing.
• Bed making, laundering, hand‑washing, ironing and light needlework, as required.
• Shopping, preparing shopping lists and assisting with budgeting.
• Assisting with personal finances, including paying bills and collecting pensions in some circumstances.
• Cooking nutritional meals if required.

Qualifications

• Own transport and full clean driving license.
• Fetac/QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support with Care of the Older Person and Care Skills modules completed.
• Minimum of two former employer references.
• 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 where possible.
• Ability to work in a team and report to a Management Staff.
• 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.
• Proof of Garda clearance or willingness to undertake Garda vetting.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours contracts available.
• Support for further qualifications and mandatory training.
• Uniform provided.
• Professional induction programme.
• Organized by a not‑for‑profit organisation, prioritizing client benefit.