Full Time Senior Family Carer

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We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly dependable Senior Carer to join

our care team and provide one-to-one care for an elderly lady living in her own home in the

Stillorgan area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering

high-quality, attentive care and is confident in taking additional responsibility to ensure the

client’s wellbeing and comfort at home.

The ideal candidate will work with the Family Care Coordinator to update the Care Plan as

care needs evolve and take primary in the home responsibility for ensuring processes are in

place to manage medications, highlight concerns that need to be addressed by suitable

medical professionals, ensure the living and sleeping environment are healthy and clean and

interact as needed with the clients medical team and make proactive suggestions that improve quality of life.

This role requires a proactive approach to monitoring health and wellbeing, ensuring

standards of care are consistently maintained, and communicating effectively with the in care

team.

Work Schedule:

This is a rotational role, working 4 days on and 4 days off, offering a balanced schedule with

regular time off.

Typical hours: 8:00am to 7:00pm (occasionally up to 8:00pm)

You will work closely with another carer to ensure continuity of care, accurate handovers,

and consistent daily routines.

Pay & Benefits:

 Excellent rate of pay (based on experience)

 Car and travel expenses covered

 Regular, structured roster providing a good work–life balance

 Supportive family environment – you will be working directly for the family and

reporting to the Family Care Coordinator

 Ongoing support and open communication from the family team

Key Responsibilities:

Personal Care:

Provide high-quality assistance with washing, dressing, mobility, continence care, and overall

daily living needs while maintaining dignity and comfort at all times.

Medication Oversight:

Ensure medications are administered in line with prescribed instructions. Check, count, and

monitor medication supplies, maintain accurate records, and promptly report any

discrepancies or concerns.

Ensure the processes for recording and administering medication and the storage of

medications is professional grade.

Health Monitoring:

Proactively monitor physical and cognitive wellbeing, identifying early signs of health

concerns, discomfort, or changes in condition. Make suggestions to the team for new

approaches and escalate concerns to the Family Care Coordinator.

Meal Preparation:

Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks, taking into account dietary needs and

preferences.

Home Environment:

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised living environment, including light housekeeping and

laundry duties.

Companionship & Engagement:

Provide meaningful companionship, emotional reassurance, and support with short walks or

appointments where required.

Communication & Reporting:

Maintain clear, detailed daily notes and provide structured updates to the Family Care

Coordinator regarding wellbeing, medication, and any observed changes.

Continuity of Care:

Ensure thorough shift handovers and uphold agreed care standards consistently.

Requirements:

 Previous experience in a Senior Carer role or demonstrable experience taking additional

responsibility for medication management, health monitoring, and care standards

 Significant prior experience caring for elderly individuals (home care or professional

setting)

 Confidence in medication handling and health observation

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – compassion, professionalism, and

reliability are essential

 Ability to work independently and use sound judgement

 Full, clean driver’s licence and access to your own car (mileage expenses reimbursed)

 Fluent English (spoken and written)

 References required before starting

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person