One of Ireland’s leading and award-winning home care providers, Right at Home, is currently recruiting full-time Driver Health Care Assistants to support clients across Newbridge, Kildare and Monasterevin
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
Company values: Authentic, Accountable, Personable and Thrive.
The Role
As a full-time Driver Health Care Assistant, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to clients in their own homes while promoting independence, dignity and respect.
Key Responsibilities
• Assisting clients with personal and practical care
• Supporting independence and social engagement
• Maintaining dignity, privacy and respect at all times
• Reporting any concerns or changes to your manager
• Following care plans, policies and safety standards
What We Offer
• Pay rates from €14.15 to €17.00 per hour and weekly fuel allowance
• Guaranteed full-time hours
• Paid induction training
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities
• Supportive, people-first work environment
• Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
• Refer a Friend scheme
Essential Requirements
• Full clean driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Comfortable working independently in the community
Required Training
• QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
• Up-to-date Patient Moving and Handling (training provided if required)
• International Police Clearance, where applicable
Essential Competencies
• Compassion, patience and empathy
• Reliable, accountable and professional approach
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider care team
• Previous care experience is desirable
Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer.
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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