Job description
Applewood Homecare is one of Dublin’s leading homecare providers and an approved HSE provider. We provide top quality non-medical care support services for our clients in their homes with a team of experienced, reliable and compassionate carers. More information about the types of services we provide can be found here.
We are a family run business and we care for our staff the same as we care for our clients. Our highly trained Care Assistants work in a fully supervised and nurse-led environment that will take care of you day to day as well as help you develop for the future. We are currently looking to fill a number of student nurse part time jobs across all our locations.
Student Nurse Care Assistant – The Role
- Carry out all instructions relating to the direct care of clients as per Home Care Plan.
- Deliver care support service in a caring manner which maintains the dignity of clients
- Contribute to the protection and well-being of clients.
- Provide medication prompting as per Home Care Plan
- Provide help with personal care including washing, dental, showering and toileting
- Preparing meals and light household duties.
- Document any care given and proactive raising any issues of concern and report as per company policy.
Locations
Southside of Dublin and Dublin West such as
- Ballyfermot
- Rathfarnham
- Terenure
- Tallaght
- Templeogue
- Clondalkin
- Rathgar
- Rathmines
- Crumlin
- Perrystown
- Firhouse
- Knocklyon
- Lucan
- Walkinstown
- Palmerstown
- Drimnagh
- Ringsend
- Ranelagh
- Harolds Cross
Minimum Requirements for Carer Positions
Qualifications
- 1-year experience in Homecare or Healthcare area
- You must be in 2nd Yr Nursing Studies
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Kindness, compassion and reliability
- Good level of English language – written & spoken
Other
Applicants will also need
- to pass Garda Vetting/ International Police Clearance
- have suitable character references
- min 1 year home carer experience or related
- A Full clean driving license is beneficial but not required
Benefits
Home care is an immensely rewarding but sometimes challenging career and we work hard to ensure our people feel happy and supported in their work. You will be part of a team and we work hard to foster team spirit and motivation.
Our back office staff and support managers have all worked in the field so understand the job and understand what carers need.
Work/Life balance. Our schedules offer you as many or as few hours as you require, and we work to maximise your time by reducing the need to travel between calls. We offer staff access to pension schemes, and everyday health insurance schemes and as we promote from within we foster continuous progression via on-going training programmes if you wish to further develop your career.
We operate an open-door policy and offer self-care support initiatives, one-to-one coaching and supervision, skills update via training & industry events, promotional opportunities, and regular and much enjoyed social events to keep people connected. Learn more about this here.
Flexible Working Hours
Our schedules offer you as many or as few hours as you require, we maximise your time by reducing the need to travel between calls. Flexible hours + locations that will suit your lifestyle = Work/Life Balance.
Supportive Environment
Team structure and support field supervision by managers & 24hr phone support we ensure people feel supported in their sometimes challenging work by providing employee support programs.
Ongoing Training
We maintain and update skills via training programs, information bulletins and attendance at industry events.
Living Wage
A living wage and a career in terms of fostering your learning ambitions and career potential – we promote from within.
Motivation
Motivation to keep you going on those days when you face the challenges of the unexpected. You are listened to and appreciated for the job you do to make the difference to everyday life for clients.
Nurse Led Care Team
Professional nurse led care team to help you each step of the way
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