Overview
My Homecare are currently recruiting for a female Personal Care Assistant in the Limerick Area. Permanent contracts are available for the right candidates.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have completed at minimum Care Skills & Care of the Older Person modules at QQI Level 5 and previous experience providing care within the healthcare or homecare setting.
Benefits
- Permanent Contract Available
- Excellent rates of pay from €18 to €30 per hour.
- Weekend Availability & 1 Night during the week
- 12 hour shifts available
- Paid weekly and Paid holidays.
- Access to DCI Fuel card offering discounted fuel.
- We provide mandatory courses such as Patient Moving and Handling and Basic Life Support for certificate renewals
- 1 Day Induction Training.
- Sign on Bonus of €250
- Refer a friend scheme and get up to €500 bonus per referral.*T&C\'s apply.
Requirements
- Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules.
- Minimum of 120 hours work experience within a healthcare or homecare setting.
- An in-date Patient Moving and Handling and CPR cert desirable but training can be provided.
- Must be willing to undergo Garda Vetting.
- Full driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the client’s personal needs within their own home.
- Assisting with all aspects of the client’s daily living.
- Excellent observational skills.
- Reliability and commitment to client.
- Adhere to confidentiality policy at all times.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with the client and family.
- Providing personal care to meet the clients needs.
- Ability to work well as part of a team of nurses and other Personal Assistants.
- Providing assistance to nurse and client/family.
To apply for this position please send your updated CV to recruitment@myhomecare.ie or call 1800 400 900 for more information