Trainee Dementia Care Assistant - In-Home Support & Training

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS; Roscommon Municipal District; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS, Goff Street, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon, F42 PR83, is seeking a Trainee Dementia Healthcare Support Assistant for our in-home Respite Sitter Service / Day Care. This CE placement offers development through accredited training while you gain hands-on experience in a person-centred care setting.

No prior experience is required; training will be provided to support your career in dementia care, including QQI/FETAC Level 5. Garda vetting is required as part of joining our team.

Qualifications

• CE placement eligibility verified by the Department.
• No prior healthcare experience required; accredited training provided.
• Duties include caring for people with dementia, assisting with personal care, meals, activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to elderly clients in in-home respite and day care.
• Support with personal care, feeding and daily activities.
• Engage clients in social and therapeutic activities and monitor wellbeing.

Skills

Kind, reliable, patient

Good listener

Education

QQI /FETAC Level 5

Job description

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS, Goff Street, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon, F42 PR83, is seeking a Trainee Dementia Healthcare Support Assistant for our in-home Respite Sitter Service / Day Care. This CE placement offers development through accredited training while you gain hands-on experience in a person-centred care setting.

No prior experience is required; training will be provided to support your career in dementia care, including QQI/FETAC Level 5. Garda vetting is required as part of joining our team.