Job description
Job Title: Homecare Assistant Employer: Africare Agency Locations: Multiple, see below. Salary: 30k p.a. Hours: 39 hrs/w Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities
- Providing attentive and dignified personal care, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Supporting the development of communication using assistive technologies such as Switch systems
- Facilitating simple therapy exercises, including hand therapy and mobility work
- Leading and participating in sensory-based play and early learning activities
- Reading, storytelling, and structured engagement to support cognitive and emotional development
- Following established care plans and collaborating closely with the family and wider multidisciplinary team Requirements:
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare/Relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards).
- Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude.
- Have a good level of English language skills
- Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday. Locations: Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tiperary, Waterford, Clare, Kilkenny, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Carlow, Laoighis, Wexford, Cavan, Louth, Monaghan, Donegal.