Support Worker (Homecare Assistant)

Job description Join our new exciting team for the delivery of high-quality Home Care services in Dublin. About Us An independent provider of Home Care in the community. From a nursing background our mission is to maximise the abilities and promote Service User in all areas of their lives by providing quality, person centred services. The role of the staff is to support and assist Service Users in every aspect of daily living in order to empower Service Users to live a valued lives of optimal independence and participation within their home and the community. We provide extensive training to our staff and ongoing support to empower them to provide High Quality care to our Service Users on a day-today basis. Newly hired Staff will work in collaboration with colleagues and the Homecare Service Manager to foster a high standard of service and care. Job Description for Care Assistant for Home care (Home care Support Worker) To provide domestic and personal care to Service users in their own homes. Has Access to a car or able to commute by other means of transport. To work in co-operation with various professionals and service users and / or carers in providing agreed care plans. To empower service users to remain independent in their homes, to promote community inclusion and enhance the quality of life of Service Users Assisting Service users with personal care and practical needs Review and Monitor Service users health & well-being To form a therapeutic relationship and rapport with Service Users and maintain a positive, constructive and professional relationship. Ensuring Service User safety through a high level of observation skills, accurate recording & reporting Required Qualifications / Experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable, Caring nature Must be able to write and speak English to a high standar Flexible and adaptable nature Willing to travel for providing care to the service users in the community. Person Centred approach to supporting the Service Users in Home care Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Availability to work a variety of shift types over 24 / 7 Have FETAC 5 qualification Care Skills or willing to work towards completing FETAC Modules Eligibility to work in Ireland Drivers / Must have Driving Licence Benefits Fortnightly pay Guaranteed hours No sickness awards Long Service Awards Continuous support for staff Free Garda Vetting Employee Referral Scheme Flexible working initiatives where appropriate Free Comprehensive induction and training programme Career Development Opportunities Leadership Development Programme