Homecare Assistant

The role of the Personal Assistant (PA) is to assist our clients in aspects of daily living.
The Positions are in Castlebar, Westport and Balla. ( within 10km radius of these towns)

Supports will include assisting with intimate personal care, assisting with eating and drinking, engaging in therapeutic activities, supporting social activities and transport.

PA’s will be required to prepare meals and provide light domestic support and ensure that all equipment used is clean, safe and in full working order.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The position of personal assistant is a front-line role within the clients residence, to enable our clients to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. This position will include a programme of personal care and household management that is personalized for each client in the form of a Care Plan.
All employees are required to attend to each clients individual needs within their own homes.
Assisting with all aspects of daily living which may include toileting and showering.
Providing personal care to clients in need.
Encourage clients to achieve or maximise independence.
Potential light housework/meal prep.
· Personal Intimate Care
· Dressing and undressing / preparing the client for trips out etc.
· Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
· Hair care (washing / brushing).
· Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
· Continence management.
· Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision)
· Getting in and out of bed.
· Assisting with the use of aids to daily living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required
· Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.
· Supporting therapeutic physiotherapy programmes Dietary Care:
· Preparation of snacks and nutritious meals according to the service user’s likes / dislikes
· Assisting with feeding, as required. Personal services:
· Personal planning (birthdays / anniversaries etc)
· Democratic rights (voting cards etc). Domestic / Household Services:
· General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.
· Bed‐making.
· Clearing refuse and rubbish.
· Laundering / Hand‐washing / Ironing
· Fuel Management.
· Shopping

MyHomecare Job Benefits Include:
• Sign on BONUS of €250 for 100 hours worked.
• Competitive rates of pay starting at €14 p/h.
• Refer a Friend – €500 – Nurse / €300 – HCA / €150 Domestic Support (Your referral must work 150 Hours for you to receive payment)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee of the Quarter – €100 All 4 One Voucher
• Employee of the Year – €200 All 4 One Voucher
• Free Uniform
• Free Garda Vetting
• Subsidised QQI Courses Available with experience.
• Training provided on ALL mandatory certs (ie. Patient Moving and Handling, CPR, Infection Control etc.)
• Flexible working hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Progression.
• Brilliant opportunity to work as part of an enthusiastic team in a homecare setting.
Homecare Workers Job Responsibilities:
• Homecare Workers job responsibilities are to deliver a quality service, meeting each client’s individual needs within a safe environment.
• Homecare Assistants job responsibilities are to always deliver patient centred care while assisting clients with personal care and social needs.
• To assist clients in all aspects of daily living.
• Light housework and meal preparation.
Homecare Workers must have the following:
• All Homecare Assistants applying must have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or Pre- Nursing or modules Care Skills and Care for the Elderly completed.
• Full valid in date Driving licence with access to a car is essential .
• All Homecare Assistants must be willing to complete a Garda Vetting form for MyHomecare.
• Disability experience is desirable but not essential.

All Homecare Assistants applying for this position will be treated with the strictest of confidence. To apply for the position, please send an up-to-date CV to recruitment@myhomecare.ie or call 1800400900 for more information concerning the position of Homecare Assistant.
All applications will be treated with complete confidentiality.