Care Assistant

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Arch Homecare branch working in the Kilmaine/Shrule, County Mayo area.

We choose to work WITH us at Arch Homecare?

• Excellent pay rates
• Excellent management and supportive staff.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• We really care about our workforce.
• €500 Welcome Bonus T&Cs apply)

Pay: We pay excellent hourly rates of €15.20 per hour and €20 per hour when staff work on Sundays.

Our ideal candidate:

• Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Can do attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic to people and kind
• Good communication skills
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
• Honesty and integrity
• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Hardworking/ motivated
• Resilient
• Team player
• Reliable
• You have access to your own car
• You have the right to work in Ireland (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)

Key responsibilities:

• To assist our clients with personal care such as; bathing, showering, toileting and continence management.
• Light housework such as; making beds, sweeping and mopping floors, ensuring commodes are emptied and cleaned.
• To prepare meals and assist 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.
• To promote independence to the fullest, allowing for client choice and providing client centred care to the fullest.
• To assist colleagues with covering sick leave and annual leave where possible
• To work as part of a community team and to respect your colleagues and clients at all times.
• To promote safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures

Essential criteria:

• 'Minimum QQI Care Skills & Care of the Older Person or 1 year relevant experience
• Your Own Vehicle & a Full Driving Licence (Essential for this role)
• 1 Year of Healthcare Experience (Preferred)
• Fluent English & Work Authorisation for Ireland

What happens next?

• As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
• We will arrange an interview with you.
• If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
• Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Arch Homecare.
• ‘Apply’ now to start your care journey with us.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €15.00-€20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
• What location are you based please?
• Do you have your own car to use for work?
• Do you require any form of sponsorship? We do not offer this.
• Do you have a minimum level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Older person modules/equivalent?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: On the road