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Do you love helping others and want a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference?

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Care Assistant to join our Arch Homecare team.

Who are we?

We at Arch Homecare deliver superior homecare services and we are a registered HSE approved provider. We specialise in personalised, person-centred care and we believe in providing a holistic service to our clients, putting them at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on offering unrivalled support to all our clients and staff in the communities.

Why choose to work with us at Arch Homecare?

• Excellent hourly rates - €15.20 per hour, €20 per hour on Sundays
• Monthly phone allowance
• Paid mileage in between clients
• €150 Welcome bonus (T&Cs apply)
• €150 Referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Garda vetting costs covered by us
• Uniform & PPE provided
• Great work-life balance – full, part- time & weekend schedules available
• Career progression & ongoing training opportunities
• Induction and in - house manual handling training
• Support in achieving the QQI Qualification in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules
• Continuous support from our dedicated in-house team

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting our clients with personal care such as; bathing, showering, toileting and continence management
• Light housework such as; making beds, cleaning floors, and commode management
• Preparing meals and assisting with feeding and hydration
• Recording and reporting of accidents/incidents to the Care Manager in line with company policies & procedures
• Prompting of medication and reporting medication errors to the Care Manager in line with company policies & procedures
• Assisting colleagues with covering sick leave and annual leave where possible
• Working as part of a community team, respecting your colleagues and clients at all times
• Promoting safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures

Our ideal candidate:

• Kind, caring and compassionate, with a strong desire to help others
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Can do attitude and strong work ethic
• Honest, resilient and reliable

Requirements:

• Full drivers licence & your own vehicle (Essential)
• Fluent English & work authorisation for Ireland (Essential). We do not offer any form of sponsorship
• 1 year of healthcare experience (Preferred)
• QQI Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules (Desirable) – However support in gaining this qualification can be provided by us.

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

Note: This position may also be known by other titles including; Home Carer, Homecare Assistant, Home Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Carer, and others.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €15.20-€20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel

Application question(s):

• Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
• Do you require any form of sponsorship? We do not offer this.
• Do you have the level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Older person modules/equivalent?
• Do you have a full drivers license and access to your own vehicle? (Both are required for this role)
• What location are you based in?

Work Location: On the road