Home Care Worker

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers.

Our vision is an Ireland where people on the journey of dementia are valued and supported. A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.

The ASI is currently recruiting a Care Worker who will work for our North Kerry Home Care Service. The successful candidate will work in assigned family homes in Kilarney and surrounding areas, with offices based in Rosemary Day Centre, Baile Mhuire (Old Building) Balloonagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry. V92 DA03

This is a permanent contract working 10 hours per week. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing person centred care to people with dementia in the client’s own home. You will need good communication and organizational skills and be able to work on your own initiative.

To be successful in this position it is essential you possess previous experience of undertaking social and cognitive stimulation activities with people with dementia, older people or people with intellectual disabilities. Full clean driving license and access to a car essential.

A QQI Level 5 is desirable. Confidence in using IT/Email is also desirable.

We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience.

Further information on the role is available on The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s website https://alzheimer.ie/careers/

If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role and send it to recruit@alzheimer.ie. Additionally, should you require further detailsregarding the job description, we invite you to contact us at the same email address.

Closing date for applications is 21th April 2025 CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.