Healthcare Assistant/CAREGiver

• Here at Home Instead, Louth, we are looking to grow our team of Healthcare Assistants/CAREGivers in Dunleer and surrounding areas who have QQI/Fetac Level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Elderly, equivalent or working towards Fetac/QQI can be considered. A Full Driving Licence and access to a car is a role requirement.

We are always looking for caring and compassionate people to join our winning team and work in local communities.

What does being a CAREGiver involve?

• You will enhance the lives of older people and their families by delivering a range of non-medical services, helping them with daily tasks, reducing loneliness, and making home a better place to live.
• High standard of client care and safety.
• With the right training, you will feel confident to provide more complex care to clients with higher needs, such as long-term illnesses, chronic conditions or Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

CAREGiver benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay, with higher rates for weekends and bank holidays.
• Paid Shadowing/Training In Field.
• Subsidised QQI Level 5 training.
• Inter-client mileage paid.
• Fully trained, the ‘Home Instead Way’ with free 20-hour induction and online training.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Free Uniform and PPE provided.
• Flexible schedule that matches your availability and fits in with your lifestyle.
• Support and back-up from a nurse-led team and professional office 24/7.
• We value what you do - Monthly and annual Caregiver awards.
• Refer a friend schemes – we’ll pay you €250 when you successfully introduce a friend to Home Instead.
• Holiday Pay.
• Access to a PRSA.

If you feel this is a career for you, we would love to hear from you!