Home Care Assistant - Dublin 8

Comfort Keepers

Dublin 8, Dublin

Home Care Assistant. With an ageing population, the need to care for older people is an important part of every community. In Ireland, Comfort Keepers® is rapidly expanding and is always looking for carers to join its team. As a Home Care Assistant with us, you can expect a demanding but rewarding career, and, with both part-time and full-time jobs available, you can have the hours that suit your needs and lifestyle best. We are now recruiting Home Care Assistants in your area. Duties of Home Care Assistants include but are not limited to providing personal care, mobility assistance, light house work, medication prompting, meal preparation and companionship and will vary based on the needs of your client. Requirements: -A warm heart - Caring, kind, patient. -Fluent English. -QQI modules – Care Skills and Care of the Older Person desirable or full QQI Level 5 major award in healthcare desirable. -Previous caring experience desirable. -Drivers desirable. We offer: -Rate of pay - €11.50 per hour (living wage). €12.00 per hour for employees with Care Skills and Care of the Older Person. -Paid holidays, discounts on many schemes such as health insurance. -Full induction and training. -Access of up to 70% reduction in the cost of attaining your QQI Level 5 qualification. -A rewarding career and progression opportunities throughout the company. -Celebrating our Carers through Carer of the Year Awards.

2760 days ago