Care Responder

Community Care responder

Full time salary position; Working during weekends, 2 days off during the week;

Our care responders play a vital role in providing a high-quality service to our clients and giving additional support to our healthcare assistants.

Our care responder would be working as an ‘On-call Senior healthcare assistant.' 5 days a week they would be working between set hours to cover shifts and help out the team.

We look after a wide range of adults in the community with long-term disabilities requiring complex care to personal and social care of the older person.

The core responsibilities of this role will be to:

· Cover unscheduled staff absences to ensure that clients receive their care.

· Once a month be part of the weekend on-call rota as and when required.

· Carry out care for the client as per their care plan.

· Assist with emergency issues to ensure clients' care is met.

· Drive from client to client in the south Dublin area.

· Introducing and shadowing new staff.

· Document any care given and any issues of concern and report as appropriate and as per company policy.

· Supporting the supervisors with their role.

· Adhere to Health & Safety regulations

· Assist with health care assistance duties as required.

All candidates should have:

2 years or more of community experience working as a care assistant.

FETAC level 5 or equivalent qualification in a health care discipline

Excellent communication skills

Current CPR certification

Current People Moving and Handling certification.

Fluent English- spoken, written, and comprehension.

Must have an European or Irish driving license.

Why should you apply?

• A rewarding and flexible working environment
• Excellent support from a network of supervisors and managers
• Part Time & Full Time work available
• Set rosters and regular working hours
• Further professional development in the company
• PPE – Personal Protection Equipment’s provided
• Free full induction and in-house training programs
• Bank Holidays will be Double Pay
• Garda Vetting Fee will be reimbursed to the applicant
• Free Healthcare uniform and ID badge
• Systematic Appraisals
• Excellent Refer a friend Reward scheme
• Continual program of practical and classroom training

This is a great opportunity to use your existing knowledge and develop new skills in a supported environment!