Live-In Carer - Athlone

Guided by Clinical Leads across 25 Irish offices, Bluebird Care has revolutionised Home Care delivery.

Our Clinical Lead offer exceptional support and training to Live-In Carers, significantly enhancing our Clients' lives. We seek empathetic, reliable candidates for Live-In Carer roles.

Locations: Athlone, Co. Westmeath and surrounding areas

Benefits:

• Rate of pay from €13.50 per hour

• Paid Travel time for journeys from client to client

• €250 bonus for friend referrals

• Flexible working arrangements

• Bi-weekly payment

• Garda vetting at no cost

• Opportunities for career growth

• Assistance with QQI registration if needed

• 24/7 nurse-led support

• Employee Assistance Program

• Bike to Work initiative

• Loyalty Bonus

The role's purpose is to assist our clients with all facets of their daily living while residing in their home. It is crucial that all services are rendered in a manner that is safe, compassionate, and caring.

Duties include:

• Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high-dependency care, prompting medication, and addressing light housework/basic shopping needs.

• Adhering to the client's Care Plan, which outlines the individual nature of services.

• Facilitating social interactions and activities, offering companionship.

• Promoting independence.

• Observing, listening to, and engaging with clients to foster positive relationships with them and their families.

• Being punctual and managing time efficiently.

• Upholding the confidentiality policy.

• Communicating any changes or concerns regarding client needs/care to the office.

• Documenting and reporting any incidents.

• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of at least 2 modules: QQI Care Skills and QQI Care of the Older Person or a minimum of one year's experience in a healthcare setting.

• Willingness to undergo a medical examination to obtain a medical fitness certificate for work.

• Holding a full driver's license and owning transport.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-Time, Permanent

Pay: Rate of pay from €13.50 per hour