Home Care Assistants – Co. Wicklow

Job Id

Home Care Assistants

Salary

From €13 p.h. basic up to €28.00 p.h. premium

Job Type

part time

Location

Co. Wicklow

Job Description

 

About Us

 

Woodbrook Care is a leading provider of care services to individuals who need assistance to continue living in their home. We are a disability focused business but we also provide care services to the elderly. If you’re a compassionate person and think you would enjoy helping our clients live life as fully as they possibly can, we would like to hear from you.

We have home care assistant opportunities throughout Co. Wicklow but in particular, we’re looking for people in Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town, Arklow, Rathdrum and surrounding areas.

 

About You

  • You must have attained or be studying towards QQI Level 5 Modules in Care Skills and Caring for the Elderly (or have equivalent or better qualifications).
  • You must have a positive attitude and enjoy helping vulnerable people.
  • A full driver’s licence and your own car is required (unless you live in a town and are happy to walk/cycle between client homes).

Benefits Include:

  • Market leading hourly rates with premium rates paid on Sundays/Bank Holidays and for covers
    • From €13.00 per hour basic (up to €17.50 p.h. for specific clients)
    • From €16.25 per hour on Sundays and for covers
    • From €26.00 per hour on bank holidays
  • Paid in-house training in skills such as behavioural support and palliative care
  • Uncapped mileage of up to €0.25 per km between client visits
  • Ongoing support from our nurses, experienced carers and our emergency person-on-call
  • Flexible working hours allowing you to work when it suits you
  • Block hours are available when working with clients with special/complex needs
  • Refer a friend incentive scheme
  • Potential for advancement (we are a rapidly growing company)

 

To apply, please complete the form on this page or our careers page making sure to attach your CV.

Responsibilities