Job description
We are recruiting for experienced Home Care Assistants for a variety of shifts across North Kildare, in particular Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip.
About Private HomeCare
We are Ireland’s longest established home care provider, established in 1989. Since 2011 we are part of the Cpl Group, one of Ireland’s most successful public companies. We are HSE approved and ISO quality accredited. Our clients are adults of all ages and abilities, from the HSE and private sector.
About You
We welcome experienced applicants and those new to homecare.
If you have one hour a week free to work or 40 hours on any day of the week or weekend, we want to hear from you.
Don’t drive ? No problem. We would still love to hear from you.
Personal experience of caring counts and we value life experience.
Most of all, we invite kind and compassionate people.
Private HomeCare is an equal opportunities employer so adults of all ages and genders are welcome. We embrace diversity in all its formats. Our parent company Cpl is a “Great Place to Work” winner for the 8th year in a row.
What Home Care Assistants Do
Each client has a tailored care plan, however the main responsibilities of a home carer typically include personal care, light housework, meal preparation, companionship and medication prompts.
As Home Care Assistants help people in private homes, we – and the HSE – require you are trained. We will help you through the necessary training. Please do not worry if you have not been in a classroom for a long time or if English is not your first language.
To learn more, please see https://www.privatehomecare.ie/careers/.
Job types
Permanent contract with flexible schedule.
Salary
up to €18.00 per hour depending on qualifications.
What We Offer
· Training :
o FREE People Handling course
o Supported with HSELand courses
o Personal training plan
o Annual Graduation Ceremony
· Pay
o Weekly pay
o Earn up to €13 Monday to Saturday
o Earn up to €18 on Sundays and Bank Holidays
o Increase your hourly rate if you choose additional training
· Support
o Emergency support number for you and clients 7, days a week.
o Friendly, supportive and expert team
o Group support video calls
· Benefits
o Retail discounts for petrol, beauty, home and garden, entertainment and more (through our parent company Cpl’s group scheme)
o Paid holidays
o Career progression opportunities within all departments of Private HomeCare and Cpl Healthcare
· Recognition
o Home Care Assistant of the Month wins €100
o Home Care Assistant of the Year
o Special Recognition Award
o Long service recognition awards
· Communications
o Home Care Assistant Circle for your feedback
o Regular newsletter to all Home Care Assistants