Health Care Assistant (Carlow based/QQI level5)

We are looking for dedicated Home Care Assistants to join our team in the Carlow area.

Covering Tullow, Carlow Town and Hacketstown

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing high\-quality care and support to our clients in their homes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be patient, empathetic and have a passion for caring for others.

Due to location of clients having access to a car is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting


• Preparing and serving meals and snacks


• Light housekeeping duties


• Assisting clients with mobility and transfers


• Providing companionship and emotional support to clients

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a care\-giving role


• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent \- must have 2 modules 'Care Skills' and 'Care of the Older Person' at a minimum


• Full driving license and access to a car is desirable, as some of our clients you cannot walk to.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends

Pay: €14\.15\-€19\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme

• Carlow, County Carlow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

• Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

• Level 5 in healthcare support (preferred)


• Driving Licence (required)

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