Home Care Support Worker

Care Support Worker/Health Care Assistant Role

We are recruiting multiple full time and part time roles in Kill area of Co. Kildare

Care About You supports elderly & disabled individuals to obtain professional, person-centred care and support within their own homes, close to their family, friends and own community.

Our Care Support Workers should be passionate and sincere about providing the best possible care and in helping people live as independently as possible.

Day to day role includes:

- Carrying out requirements of individualized care plan.·

- Providing Companionship and social engagement·

-Assisting clients with Personal care needs·

-Light household duties and meal preparation etc
We have an excellent team in place and want to continue to build on that by offering career opportunities for you with us.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Completed , Enrolled / or willing to enrol for QQI (FETAC) Level 5 modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills.
• Minimum 1 Years Care Experience Preferred but not Essential
• Patient Moving and Manual Handling training-Preferred but not Essential
• Applicants will be Garda Vetted and reference checked prior to commencing role
• Have an outgoing, friendly and caring personality with excellent communication skills· Have a strong desire to support people in the comfort of their own homes· Are reliable and trustworthy with strong sense of empathy.
• Entitlement to work in Ireland

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Free Garda vetting
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Salary paid weekly
• Double time on Bank Holidays subject to conditions
• Sunday rates
• Comprehensive Induction training
• Career Progression Opportunities
• In house Training for all mandatory certificates
• 24/7 Access to carer support from your leadership team
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, well-being and a range of personal services (financial, legal & consumer advice)
• Employee assistance with QQI level 5 Healthcare Support Course
• Ongoing Training Supports
• Refer a Friend reward
• Christmas Voucher
• Paid mileage if applicable
• Bike to work Scheme

Full and Part Time Positions Available

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 15-18 per week

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday Availability
• Weekend availability

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From €14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 39 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 5 in healthcare support (preferred)
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred)
• Driving Licence / Access to own vehicle (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (mandatory)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €14.00-€16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 18 per week

Additional pay:

• Signing bonus

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have Driving Licence /access to a personal car?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Location:

• CO. Kildare (preferred)

Work Location: In person