Right at Home Homecare Assistant
One of Ireland's leading and award-winning home care providers, Right at Home, is currently hiring full-time and part-time Homecare Assistants and welcomes those who can work in the Wicklow area to get in touch today.
Job Purpose
To provide compassionate, dignified, and person-centred care to clients in their own homes, supporting them to live independently and safely within their community for as long as possible. The Healthcare Assistant will deliver care in accordance with individual Care Plans and organisational policies, reporting any changes in a client’s condition or wellbeing to the Care Manager or designated supervisor.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
Employer Name: Right at Home
Registered Office Address: Patricia Lodge, Main Street, Dublin 15, D15 F436
Contract type: Permanent Full-time
Hours per week: 39
Remote/Blended Working: No
€16.12 – €20.00 per hour (depending on experience).
Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
Provide Training - we're passionate about investing in our people
Employee of the Month award
Employees of the Year Awards – Regional and National
Refer a Friend scheme
Professional Development - we love to promote from within!
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality personal care in accordance with each client’s individual Home Support Care Plan.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
support.
• Support clients with eating and drinking, monitoring nutritional intake and reporting any concerns.
• Provide medication prompting or assistance strictly in line with company policy and scope of practice.
• Deliver continence care respectfully while always maintaining client dignity and privacy.
• Observe, document, and report any changes in a client’s physical, emotional, or behavioural condition to
the Care Manager.
• Support clients’ emotional, social, and psychological well-being.
• Encourage independence and community engagement where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate care records in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Comply with all health and safety legislation and safeguarding policies.
• Respect and maintain client confidentiality and comply with Data Protection (GDPR) requirements
Mandatory Qualifications and Eligibility
• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (or equivalent recognised international healthcare
qualification)
OR
• Minimum of 2 QQI Level 5 modules:
o Care Skills (5N2770)
o Care of the Elderly (5N2706)
• Previous experience in a healthcare or home support setting (minimum 6–12 months preferred)
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Right at Home provides high-quality care to older people and people with disabilities in the comfort of their own homes. We are committed to the communities in which we work, and our services are tailored to suit each client’s needs and their local environment.
Our work is characterised by empathy, reliability, flexibility and high professional standards. Right at Home directly employs all care-giving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, Garda-vetted, trained and insured prior to entering a client's home.
We were founded in the USA in 1995, and have more than 500 offices worldwide.
In Ireland, Right at Home is headquartered in Dublin, with franchises in Galway and Cork. Further information is available at www.rightathome.ie.
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