Live-in Caregiver - Ireland

KynectHR Consulting; Ireland; Presencial; EUR 19.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Accommodation provided

Utilities included

Travel arrangements per rotation

Training and development

Dementia training

Bi-yearly company bonus

Pension auto-enrolment

Descripción de la vacante

KynectHR Consulting is seeking a Live-in Caregiver to reside with a client in their home and provide non-medical care, companionship and household support. The role follows an 8-week rotation with the client.

Duties include personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance and safety monitoring. Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Care Skills, driving licence desirable, and at least 6 months hands-on care experience with Garda vetting and strong English.

Formación

• QQI Level 5 Care Skills or equivalent qualification.
• Care of the Older Person qualification is required.
• Mandatory online training during recruitment process.
• Mandatory in-person Patient Moving and Manual Handling training before starting.
• Full clean EU driving licence is desirable; willingness to drive in Ireland.
• At least 6 months of hands-on practical care experience.
• Ability to pass Garda vetting and background checks.
• Good English reading, writing and speaking ability.
• EU passport/national ID or valid Irish Stamp 4 permission.

Responsabilidades

• Provide non-medical in-home care, companionship and household support.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and mobility.
• Light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep and errands.
• Support client safety and monitor wellbeing, following care plans.
• Communicate client needs to care management staff and maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to rotation pattern and flexible availability including weekends.

Conocimientos

English language

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Driver license

Educación

QQI Level 5 Care Skills

Care of the Older Person

Herramientas

Microsoft Teams

Online training platforms

Descripción del empleo

The Live-in Caregiver will reside with a client in their home and provide non-medical care, companionship and practical household support. The purpose of the service is to help clients continue living safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes.

The typical arrangement is an 8-week rotation working with a client followed by 8 weeks off. The exact duties and arrangements may vary according to the individual client's needs and care plan.

Personal Care

• Assisting with bathing
• Dressing and grooming support
• Hygiene, toileting and incontinence care
• Mobility assistance, including support with walking, stability and transfers

Home Help

• Light housekeeping, dusting, vacuuming and tidying
• Making beds and changing linen
• Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens
• Laundry, including washing, folding and putting away clothing
• Local errands and grocery shopping
• Accompanying clients to appointments
• Basic pet care, including feeding and walking where required
• Supporting outdoor activities and walks
• Helping with household tasks such as bins, lightbulbs and heating oil

Companionship & Client Support

• Conversation, companionship and emotional support
• Mobility and safety support
• Medication and appointment reminders in accordance with the care plan
• Meal preparation and clean-up
• Food and fridge date checking and management
• Supporting the running of the household
• Updating care information and communicating relevant client requirements to care management staff
• Client-centred approach and respect for the client, their home and their dignity.
• Ability to adapt to different living environments, locations and client needs.
• Friendly and effective communication with clients, families and visitors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to carry out errands and incidental transportation where required.
• Motivated, reliable and able to use initiative.
• Physically capable of carrying out the duties of the role.
• Flexible availability, including overnight and weekend periods.
• Commitment to the agreed 8-week rotation pattern.
• Good punctuality and attendance.
• Strong focus on client safety.

Qualification & Training Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Older Person, or an equivalent qualification.
• Completion of mandatory online training during the recruitment process.
• Completion of mandatory in-person Patient Moving and Manual Handling training before starting with a client.
• Full clean EU driving licence is desirable; willingness to drive in Ireland may be required.
• At least 6 months of recent hands-on practical care experience in a professional setting such as live-in care, nursing home, hospital or home help.
• Ability to pass relevant background checks, including Irish Garda vetting.
• Effective English speaking, reading and writing.
• EU passport/national ID or valid Irish Stamp 4 permission allowing work in Ireland.
• Basic IT skills and comfort using Microsoft Teams, online forms and training platforms.

Benefits & Support

• Accommodation with own bedroom
• Utilities including heat, water, Wi-Fi and electricity
• Travel/accommodation arrangements per rotation
• 20-hour training including trainer costs, printed materials and lunch
• Continuous learning and development
• Accredited City & Guilds Dementia Training
• Bi-yearly annual company bonus
• Irish pension auto-enrolment where eligibility criteria are met