Homecare Assistant Weekend Part Time

Heritage Homecare is Nurse led South Dublin Homecare company providing carers to older people in their own homes. We have offices in Dun Laoghaire and Dundrum and serve the entire South Dublin. Our clients care needs can vary from those who require companionship for an hour or two, to those who require more specialized care. When you meet us you will discover that central to our ethos is that you the carer are as important to us as our clients. We are a small and welcoming office team and we are lucky to have an amazing group of carers working with us. We are currently recruiting for part time Morning and Evening hours Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 10pm flexible hours. Our elderly clients live in their own homes in Dundrum, Rathfarnham, Terenure, Templeogue and Walkinstown

• Average hourly rate starting €16.00 - €17.00
• Full and Part Time Hours available
• Dundrum & surrounding areas

Flexible Hours see below:

• Hours : 9am to 2pm
• Hours : 4pm to 10pm

Practical Benefits:

• Regular hours to fill your availability
• Local regular clients
• Average Hourly Pay starting €16.00 - €17.00
• Travel allowance
• Paid Mileage
• Excellent training provided
• Paid Training

Personal Benefits

• Employer of choice by carers
• Inclusive respectful team
• Carer mentoring
• Easy access to our friendly office team
• Reward and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why choose Heritage Homecare? We offer:

• A genuinely supportive and welcoming team who will tailor your schedule and client base to suit you (see our carer testimonials)
• Choice of hourly local work with some block, overnight and live-in hours also available
• Flexibility to adjust your hours alongside other commitments
• Travel time
• Consideration of distances between clients and avoidance of gaps in schedule
• Paid Mileage or Public Transport Allowance
• Regular clients and a settled and weekly routine
• Excellent rates of pay with lowest hourly rate starting at €16.00 ph
• €11.00 paid for half hour visits
• Subsidised online QQI training with ongoing mentor support
• Holiday and Bank Holiday pay
• Opportunities to meet other carers and work buddy shifts as you learn
• Pride in belonging to a well-respected homecare company while supporting the vulnerable elderly in the community

Ideally applicants will have most of the following:

• Experience working as a Carer for at least 6-12 months (personal experience considered)
• Genuine interest in working with vulnerable elderly people
• A mature and professional manner and a caring nature
• QQI Level 5 Healthcare modules and/or willingness to obtain same
• Education or training in a related healthcare specialty - e.g. Student Nurses, OT's, Physios.
• Driving License with own car or bike ideal
• Above average communication and interpersonal skills