Personal Care Assistant Limerick

Recruit Island; Limerick; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a female Personal Care Assistant in Limerick. The role involves assisting clients with personal needs and daily living activities. Candidates must have a QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and experience in the homecare setting. Excellent pay rates from €18 to €30 per hour with permanent contracts available.

Benefits

Permanent Contract Available

Excellent rates of pay

Paid holidays

Sign on Bonus of €250

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules.
• Minimum of 120 hours work experience in a healthcare or homecare setting.
• In-date Patient Moving and Handling and CPR certification desirable.
• Must be willing to undergo Garda Vetting.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the client’s personal needs within their home.
• Helping with daily living activities.
• Maintaining positive relationships with client and family.
• Providing personal care to meet client needs.
• Working well in a team with other Personal Assistants and nurses.

Skills

Care Skills

Experience in healthcare/homecare

Observational skills

Reliability

Education

QQI Level 5 in Care Skills

QQI Level 5 in Care of the Older Person

Job description

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 [e-mail] or call 1800 400 900 for more information