Homecare Assistant Evenings

Heritage Homecare Dublin; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic homecare company is seeking caring and professional caregivers to provide quality homecare to elderly individuals in their homes across Leinster. The role offers flexible working hours, pay rates starting from €14 to €18 per hour, and numerous additional benefits including comprehensive training and career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates should have experience as a carer and a genuine desire to support elderly people.

Benefits

Paid travel allowance

Flexible rostering

Comprehensive paid induction training

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work supporting elderly people in their homes.
• Experience working as a Carer.
• Willingness to obtain QQI Level 5 if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality homecare to elderly people in their homes.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Build trusting relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional manner

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare modules x 2

Job description

Heritage Homecare is a dynamic Homecare company providing quality homecare to elderly people in their homes in the Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock, Glenageary, Dalkey and surrounding areas.

With two offices in South Dublin we have friendly and helpful office teams, led by Nurse Care Managers, and a positive respected reputation in the homecare industry.

We are looking for caring and professional carers, and offer great flexibility and benefits for suitable candidates:

Hours of Work

• Full and Part time hours available to suit you.
• Regular work to fill your hours of availability.
• Regular clients - no changes without notice and mutual agreement.

Pay Rates – no hidden conditions

• Pay rates start at €14/€15 per hour, up to €17/€18 per hour.
• Pay increments after 1 year and 3 years.
• Higher rates paid for both Saturday and Sunday €16€18 per hour.
• Bank Holiday premiums.
• €11.00 paid for half hour visits (only if they work well for you).
• Paid Travel allowance.
• Paid QQI Training - modules 1 & 2.

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive paid induction training.
• Carer mentoring, shadowing and training.
• Friendly and supportive team who are always happy to help.
• Career progression internally - over half our office staff are former carers.
• Free Employee Assistance and Wellness Programme.
• Reward and refer a friend schemes.

Why Choose Heritage

• Flexible rostering
• We work towards giving every carer regular clients and a settled weekly routine.
• We promote opportunities to meet other carers and have the best annual Christmas party going.
• You can take pride in belonging to a well respected homecare company.
• We have a very low turnover rate of carers - doing something right!

Ideally you will have:

• A genuine desire to work supporting elderly people in their homes.
• Experience working as a Carer.
• Genuine affinity for vulnerable elderly people.
• A mature and professional manner.
• QQI Level 5 Healthcare modules x 2, or equivalent, or willingness to obtain same.
• Driving License with own car or bike/scooter, or be willing to walk/use public transport.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

See our website for more information www.heritagehomecare.ie

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