Senior Healthcare Assistant - Home Support

Komfort Kare; Killarney; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced weekend rates

Weekly pay + mileage

Pension & private medical

Flexible working patterns

Career progression

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Komfort Kare in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, is looking for a Senior Home Support Worker to deliver person-centred care, assist with mobility, meals and wellbeing checks, and mentor fellow workers. You will support clients to live independently at home while maintaining the highest standards of care.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, a Level 6 healthcare qualification, and a full driving licence. You will collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• Essential: 2+ years experience in care
• Minimum Level 6 healthcare qualification
• QQI Level 5 healthcare major a
• Full B driving licence

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care including personal care, mobility support, meals, medication support and wellbeing checks
• Conduct spot checks, client reviews, care plan reviews and quality assurance visits
• Support and mentor Home Support Workers, including onboarding and shadow shifts
• Assist with risk assessments, compliance monitoring and service improvements
• Build strong relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals

Skills

English (B2)

Communications

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Personal Care

Education

Level 6 healthcare qualification

QQI Level 5 healthcare major a

Job description

Komfort Kare

Ref: #JOB-2467616

Application Details

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Job Description

53.1309585571289;-6.74266386032104;KOMFORT KARE, Unit 37 , Market Sq, Main St , Kilcullen , Co. Kildare , R56 X021 Take the next step in your care career with Komfort Kare, one of Ireland’s leading homecare providers. As a Senior Home Support Worker, you'll combine hands-on client care with quality assurance and team support duties, helping clients live independently at home while mentoring colleagues and maintaining the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care including personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, medication support and wellbeing checks


• Conduct spot checks, client reviews, care plan reviews and quality assurance visits


• Support and mentor Home Support Workers, including onboarding and shadow shifts


• Assist with risk assessments, compliance monitoring and service improvements


• Build strong relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals

Why Join Komfort Kare?

• Competitive pay rates


• Enhanced weekend and bank holiday rates


• Weekly pay and mileage allowance


• Pension scheme and private medical insurance


• Flexible working patterns


• Ongoing training and clear career progression pathways


• Supportive management team and Employee Assistance Programme

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2


• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)


• Specialising In: qqi level 5 healthcare major a


• Driving Licence: Full B

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care


• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork, Time Management


• Languages: English B2-Upper intermediate