Day Centre Care Workers – South Dublin

South Dublin Homecare currently have both full-time & part-time positions available.

There are roles to suit those looking for flexible working conditions. Hours are available on different days of the week. All contracts on a permanent contract basis.

• 14 hours per week
• 18 hours per week
• 21 hours per week
• 24 hours per week
• 28 hours per week
• 30 hours per week
• 32 hours per week
• 35 hours per week

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers.

Our vision is an Ireland where people on the journey of dementia are valued and supported.

A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.

The ASI is currently recruiting for both fulltime & part-time Care Workers who will work in our Alzheimer Society of Ireland, South Dublin Home Care. The office is based in South Dublin HomeCare office, Our Lady's Hospice Harold's Cross, D6WRY72.

The successful candidate will work in our assigned family homes in South Dublin and surrounding area. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing person centred care to people with dementia in the client’s own home. You will need good communication and organizational skills and be able to work on your own initiative.

To be successful in this position it is essential you possess previous experience of undertaking social and cognitive stimulation activates with people with dementia, older people or people with intellectual disabilities.

It is an advantage for candidates to have a full clean driving license and access to a car.

A FETAC level 5 is desirable. Confidence in using IT/Email is also desirable.

We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience.

The role holder must strictly adhere to all National Guidelines laid out in QSPD guidance and be COVID aware. Training in PPE / Infection Control and other relevant areas will be provided by The ASI prior to the role holder entering a client’s home.

Further information on the role is available on The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s website https://alzheimer.ie/careers/

If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role and send it to recruit@alzheimer.ie Closing date for applications is 14th May 2024

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.