Home Care Assistant - Trim/Navan

Be Independent Home Care Ltd; Trim; On-site; EUR 21,352 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€15.50 per hour

Guaranteed hours contract

Pay increase after 1 year

Premium mileage rates

€250 Joining Bonus Scheme

Health Insurance Discount Scheme

Free ongoing training

Refer a Friend Scheme worth €150

Free uniform and PPE provided

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

A premium home care services provider in Trim is searching for full-time Homecare Assistants. Your responsibilities will include implementing care packages, mentoring staff, and managing client files. Candidates should have QQI level 5 in Care Skills, at least one year of experience in Home Care, and be fluent in English. The position offers €15.50 per hour, guaranteed hours, a joining bonus, and various other benefits, including health insurance discounts and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Access to own vehicle with a full clean driver's license.
• Able to work specified days of the week.
• Experience with home care for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial care to clients based on their care packages.
• Cover calls for other carers' absences.
• Mentor new Homecare Assistants.
• Administer client files at their homes.

Skills

Fluent English

Experience in Home Care

Care Skills

Education

QQI level 5 Care Skills

QQI level 5 Care of the Older Person

Job description

Be Independent Home Care is a provider of premium Homecare services. We know the success of what we do depends on the quality and happiness of our team. Our team are at the heart of our company, and it is their passion that ensures that our clients enjoy the best possible care.

We are currently recruiting Homecare Assistants to work full time covering Trim/Navan.

Main responsibilities include:

• Providing initial care to clients to assist in implementing their new home care package.
• Taking on cover calls for other carers' sick/annual leave in a rapid response capacity.
• Shadow and mentor new Homecare Assistants
• Assist with the administration of client files in their homes
• Collecting/dropping PPE
• Other duties as needed by the company based on relevant business needs at that time

Essential requirements:

• Access to own vehicle with full clean drivers' license
• Must be able to work 3 days one week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) and 4 days alternate weeks (Mon, Tues, Sat & Sun)
• Minimum of QQI level 5 Care Skills and Care of the older person
• At least 1 year's experience in Home Care
• Have fluent English and permission to work full time

Benefits:

• €15.50 per hour (€19 Sunday, premium rates paid on Bank Holidays)
• Guaranteed hours contract (minimum 30 hours)
• Pay increase after 1 year of successful employment.
• Premium mileage rates paid and uncapped
• €250 Joining Bonus Scheme
• Full time support from a friendly and respectful care manager with back up from our Nurse Management Team who are there to help and support you.
• Free ongoing training and development which we make enjoyable for all.
• Free access to a confidential employee support, advise and counselling service along with a wellness app.
• Refer a Friend Scheme worth €150
• Health Insurance Discount Scheme
• Full PPE provided
• Fortnightly payroll
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Free uniform. Protective Bad Weather Waterproof Clothing up to the value of €50