Carer Responder North Side Dublin
Job Overview
Our care responders play a vital role in providing a high-quality service to our clients in the North Side of Dublin and giving additional support to our healthcare assistants.
Our care responder would be working as an ‘on-call healthcare assistant. 5 days a week, they would be working between set hours to cover shifts and help out the team in whatever way they can.
We look after a wide range of adults in the community with long-term disabilities requiring complex care, including personal and social care for the older person.
The core responsibilities of this role will be to:
- Cover unscheduled staff absences to ensure that clients receive their care.
- Once a month, be part of the weekend on-call rota as and when required.
- Carry out care for the client as per their care plan.
- Assist with emergency issues to ensure clients' care is met.
- Drive from client to client in the south Dublin area.
- Introducing and shadowing new staff.
- Document any care given and any issues of concern and report as appropriate and as per company policy.
- Supporting the supervisors with their role.
- Adhere to Health & Safety regulations
- Participate in our monthly on-call rota
- Assist with healthcare assistant duties as required.
Why should you apply?
- A rewarding and flexible working environment
- Excellent support from a network of supervisors and managers
- Set rosters and regular work hours.
- Competitive pay rate
- Travel expenses paid.
- Further professional development in the company
- Free full induction and in-house training program
- Free Healthcare uniform and ID badge
All candidates should have:
- 2 years or more of community experience working as a care assistant.
- FETAC level 5 or equivalent qualification in a health care discipline
- Excellent communication skills
- Current CPR certification
- Current People Moving and Handling certification.
- Fluent English- spoken, written, and comprehension.
- Must have a Full Clean European or Irish driving license.
- Applicants must supply suitable work and character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application form.
This is a great opportunity to use your existing knowledge and develop new skills in a supported environment! Learn More: https://contactcare.ie/current-vacancies/