Homecare Support Worker - Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath - Good People Homecare Limited

Good People Homecare Limited; Dunshaughlin; On-site; EUR 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ireland is seeking full-time Homecare Support Workers to provide high-quality care to clients. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and ensuring clients' needs are met. The ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a caring role, with the ability to work in a supportive team environment. This full-time position offers a salary of €30,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a caring capacity.
• Willingness to complete QQI level 5 (8 modules).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in providing holistic care.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Help clients with eating and drinking as required.

Skills

Communications

Manual Handling

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

QQI/FETAC qualification in Healthcare

QQI Level 5

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

We are now looking for full time Homecare Support Workers, to join our Team. You will be employed directly on a full time basis and employed by Good People Homecare Ltd. You will be assigned to a specific location in Navan, or Trim Co. Meath and our Head office in Dunshaughlin Co. Meath.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Job Responsibility:

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents.
• Ensuring clients hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all time.
• Assisting clients with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
• Assisting clients with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
• Escorting or/and transfer clients as directed by the Nursing staff.
• Assisting in End of Life Care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Requirements:

• QQI/FETAC qualification in Healthcare OR Pre-nursing OR relative experience in a similar environment and willingness to complete QQI level 5 (8 modules).
• Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
• Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential: Minimum Experience Required (Years): 1 Desirable, Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 (including Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR Ability Skills: Communications, Manual, Personal/Social Care Competency Skills: Flexibility, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Hours per week: 39 hours per week

Pre-Employment Compliance Requirements: As part of our safer recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to: Provide a complete employment and education history from the time of leaving secondary school (via Application Form and CV). Ensure clarity on: The need for international police clearance (if applicable). Identification of appropriate referees. Any gaps in employment history must be explained. References: Three up-to-date, verified references will be required, including: One from your current or most recent employer. One reference dated within the last 6 months. References must cover the last 5 years of employment.

For Healthcare Assistants (HCAs): A reference from a Nurse Manager with clinical and supervisory oversight is mandatory. International Police Clearance: Required if you have lived or worked outside of the UK, ROI, or NI for 6 months or more since age 16. The clearance must: Be dated after your departure from the country. Cover the full duration of your stay.

Job Type: Full-time, Pay: €30,000.00 per year, Experience: Healthcare Management, Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level: Experienced [Non-Managerial], Candidate Requirements Essential: Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0, Desirable: Ability Skills: Communications, Personal/Social Care, Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Competency Skills: Manual Handling