Our local office in Mayo is hiring a Senior CAREGiver. This is a permanent opportunity, offered on a part-time basis with contracted hours.

Job Description:

As Senior CAREGiver, you will be responsible for delivering excellent Home Help to our Clients well as conducting Client/CAREGiver Introductions and Supervisions, Client Quality Assurance and Risk Assessments, while liaising with the Care Managers regarding clients specific requirements as outlined below.

Companionship: Companionship services are those that stimulate, encourage and assist an individual.

The primary responsibilities of Companionship services include the following:

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Providing stabilisation and assistance with walking
• Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
• Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders

Home Helper: Home Helper services generally involve light housekeeping, errands or incidental transportation.

The primary responsibilities in providing Home Helper services include the following:

• Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens etc.)
• Washing and ironing laundry
• Running errands
• Accompanying clients to appointments

Personal Care: Personal Care services are personal in nature and often include assistance with activities of daily living.

The primary responsibilities in providing Personal Care services include the following:

• Assisting with bathing
• Assisting with dressing and grooming
• Assisting with hygiene, toileting and incontinence issues

Requirements:

• Previous experience in home care is essential for this position (3-5 years)
• Must have relevant QQI Level 5 qualifications
• Must be available to work Monday - Friday & Alternative Weekends
• Full, clean driving licence is essential
• Excellent communication and organisational skills essential
• Good geographical knowledge of Co Mayo is a distinct advantage

Benefits:

• Competitive pay, with higher rates on Sundays
• Part-time, contracted hours of 28-30 hours per week, with a view to full-time hours
• Access to company car during work days
• Free induction training and access to ongoing subsidised QQI training
• 24-hour support from our office team
• Refer a friend schemes – we’ll pay you when you successfully introduce a qualified colleague to Home Instead
• Rate per hour €13.00

For further information and to apply, please contact Caroline Halligan, caroline.halligan@homeinstead.ie or call our Castlebar office on 094 904 4785.