Home Support Worker

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Job Description
  1. 4017181396484;-6.26088809967041;KOMFORT KARE, Unit 37 , Block 4 , Northwood Court , Dublin 9 , D09 KN66
Job Title: Home Support Worker
Employer: FYC My Homecare Angles Ltd T/A Komfort Kare
Location: 37 Northwood Court, Block 4, Santry, Dublin 9, D09KN66 and Multiple locations within Leinster Region.
Salary: €34,000 per year

Hours: 39 hours per week

Main Responsibilities:
  • To travel to the residence of clients who are having difficulty coping for a variety of reasons.
  • To complete all services for that client, as specified in their individual care plan.
  • To encourage and motivate clients to maintain their independence.
  • To carry out personal and caring tasks as depicted in the care plan that would normally be carried out by the client or family member.
  • To assist in maintaining a good level of personal hygiene for the client who may have difficulties in this area.
  • To work and communicate with family, relatives, local authority social staff, Public Health Nurses/Community RGN RPN Nurses and other members of the primary care team.
  • To use equipment (hoists, gloves etc.) following completion of required training provided by Komfort Kare, to assist clients in their independence.
  • To prepare and cook meals in the client’s home.
  • To assist with the laundering of client’s clothes and light domestic duties if necessary.
  • To contact emergency services in cases of emergency.
  • To document and report to the Coordinator/ Supervisor on the welfare of the client.
  • To attend all study courses organised by Komfort Kare.
  • To act in accordance with all KK operational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualification:
  • Minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (Care Skills & Care of the Elderly modules essential)
  • Patient Manual Handling
  • Safeguarding Training
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Children’s First (if working with children)
  • Hand Hygiene & Infection Control (Covid-19)
Experience:
  • Previous experience in a care setting (homecare, residential, or hospital) preferred.
Skills:
  • Genuine passion for helping others
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliability, flexibility, and empathy
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Other:
  • Garda Vetting clearance required to start
  • Right to work in Ireland
  • Sector:
Career Level
  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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