Do you have experience in the healthcare industry and/or QQI certification? We would like to hear from you if you are interested in assisting disabled and elderly individuals to flourish in the community and answered “Yes” to the preceding question.
Woodbrook Care is a prominent provider of in-county Sligo home care services, and our guiding principle is that our care staff will provide superior service to our clients if they themselves are well-cared for.
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Opportunities abound in County Sligo and the neighboring counties as well.
Details of Home Care Assistant Jobs in Sligo
- Pay: From €13.50 an hour
- Company: Woodbrook Care
- Job type: Part-time
- Shift and schedule
- Weekend availability
- Night shift
- Every weekend
- On call
- Location: County Sligo
About You
- Individuals are required to either have completed or be enrolled in QQI Level 5 Modules in Care Skills/Support and Caring for the Elderly (or an equivalent or higher qualification) OR possess a minimum of one year of paid experience providing personal care in a healthcare environment, such as a nursing home or another home care agency.
- It is required that you be present for work every other weekend, or alternatively, every Saturday or Sunday.
- Having a positive attitude and a genuine interest in assisting vulnerable individuals are essential qualities.
- Transport and a valid driver’s license are required.
Benefits of Home Care Assistant Jobs
- Influential Work: You have a direct influence on the lives of individuals who require assistance with daily activities in your capacity as a home care assistant. They can maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life due to your assistance.
- Adaptable Timetables: Numerous home care assistant positions provide employees with the ability to select periods that correspond with their availability. Those in search of part-time employment, pupils, or individuals with other obligations may find this flexibility advantageous.
- Varieties in Work Environments: Home care aides are employed in a variety of environments, including communities, assisted living facilities, and private residences. This diversity exposes individuals to an array of environments and client requirements.
- Significant Relationships: You establish profound connections with the people you aid, offering them not only physical assistance but also emotional solace and companionship. These connections have the potential to be profoundly satisfying.
- Continuous Education: To be a home care assistant, one must acquire and implement new abilities, ranging from fundamental caregiving methods to providing specialized attention to patients with particular medical conditions or requirements.
- Satisfaction at Work: The appreciation and gratitude of clients and their families can be extraordinarily beneficial. Positively impacting the existence of another individual can increase an employee’s sense of job satisfaction.
- Demand-Driven Field: An aging population is contributing to a rising demand for home care assistants. This provides numerous employment opportunities and job security in the healthcare industry.
- Professional Development: Positions as home care assistants may provide an entryway into a healthcare-related profession. By furthering their education or training, individuals have the opportunity to progress toward positions such as licensed practical nurse (LPN), certified nursing assistant (CNA), or to pursue advanced degrees in nursing or caregiving.
- Proficiency in transferable abilities: The aptitudes cultivated during one’s tenure as a home care aide, including communication proficiency, empathy, diligence, and attention to detail, may be applied to alternative healthcare positions or even to domains beyond healthcare.
- One’s personal development: Balancing the needs of those who are afflicted with health issues can facilitate personal development, cultivate empathy, and enhance one’s comprehension of human resilience and requirements.
Market Leading Rates:
Leading hourly rates on the market beginning at:
- a minimum of €13.50 per hour, Monday through Saturday; €20.25 per hour for two consecutive 30-minute visits.
- a Sunday minimum wage of €16.87 per hour
- a minimum wage of €16.87 per hour for emergency coverage and when assisting customers who present unique challenges.
- a payment of at least €27.00 during bank holidays
Please be advised that the minimum rates listed above are subject to change based on the qualifications and experience you have acquired.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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What are the duties of a home care assistant?
Home care assistant duties and responsibilities
Helping or supervising clients with washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Preparing client meals and snacks and feeding or supervising eating and drinking.
Administering medications.
Cleaning the house, washing clothes and linens, shopping, and other domestic duties as needed. -
What does a care home assistant do?
A care home assistant, or care assistant, provides emotional and physical support for vulnerable and frail people. Their duties include washing and dressing patients, monitoring their health, and taking care of household chores.
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How much do home care assistants make in Ireland?
The average salary for a care assistant is €188 per month in Dublin. The average additional cash compensation for a care assistant in Dublin is €175, with a range from €100 to €250. Salaries estimates are based on 91 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Care Assistant employees in Dublin.
