HOME SUPPORT WORKER

REHAB Basel; Wexford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in home support services seeks compassionate individuals to help empower older persons and individuals with disabilities. The role includes assisting clients with daily living needs and ensuring their dignity and respect at home. A supportive team environment and comprehensive training are provided, along with a robust benefits package supporting work-life balance.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Relevant FETAC Healthcare qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• On the job QQI Level 5 training provided.
• Experience of working with elderly persons and/or with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Home Support service to older persons and those with disabilities.
• Assist clients in Activities of Daily Living.
• Facilitate clients to maintain independence.

Skills

Experience with elderly persons

Care skills

Knowledge of good hygiene practices

Ability to assist with ADLs

Education

FETAC Healthcare qualification

QQI Level 5 training

Job description

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To provide a Home Support service to older persons and to adults and children with disabilities. We work within a multi-disciplinary team context, enabling Clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community.

Minimum Education & Skills required
• A relevant FETAC Healthcare qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• On the job QQI Level 5 training provided (care skills and care of the older person)
• Experience of working with elderly persons and/or with physical and sensory disabilities.
• Experience in the provision of home-based services.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• To provide a Home Support service to older persons and to adults and children with disabilities. We work within a multi-disciplinary team context, enabling Clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community. Support adults / Children with physical and/or sensory disability in their own home
• Assisting clients in all the Activities of Daily Living. These may include assistance with trans-fer, washing, toileting, feeding etc.
• To have a basic knowledge of domiciliary care, i.e. awareness of good hygiene practice, care of the skin and pressure areas etc.
• To facilitate clients to maintain and promote their independence.

Additional requirements
• Own transportation required
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
• Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the ser-vice

Staff Benefits
• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 27 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Income protection
• Unpaid leave
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Company credit union scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Closing Date: Please submit your application to this post by 26th June 2024

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