Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Right at Home team in Cork. Right at Home provides quality professional home care to our clients to enable them to live independently in their own homes.

Areas we cover include: Cork City and Suburbs (such as Wilton, Bishopstown, The Lough, Ballyphehane, Douglas, Mahon, Blackrock, Ballincollig etc).

Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Pay rates from €14.45 per hour plus travel time and mileage.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with increased rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Fortnightly pay
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability (Full-time and part-time roles available)
• Full Induction training and ongoing support provided
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Supportive Work Environment
• Progression and career growth opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas Bonus and Social Events

Job Summary:

• Assisting with both personal and practical care tasks e.g. dressing, washing/bathing, light household work, meal preparation
• Observing a clients health and wellbeing
• Promoting a clients own independence
• Reporting any concerns to our Supervisor team.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in or have completed a QQI Level 5 Healthcare related course (minimum of Care Skills and Care of the Older Person courses) (essential)
• At least 1 year of relevant healthcare experience providing quality care (desirable)
• Up-to-date patient moving & handling certificate (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (essential)
• Reliable and trustworthy with a strong commitment to providing high levels of care (essential)
• Full clean drivers license with own transport (essential)

More about Right at Home:

• Right at Home is an established Irish and international home care organisation with a first class reputation world-wide.
• Right at Home provides professional care when you or a loved one needs it most.
• Our ethos is to Improve the Quality of Life for Those we Serve
• We don't just provide essential care needs - we do all we can to ensure our clients can enjoy living at home - and going out - in a safe environment, enjoying strong relationships with well-suited carers