FULL-TIME CARE ASSISTANT REQUIRED:

Kirby Care Ltd is a privately owned home care provider operating in the Sligo area. We are currently recruiting for a full-time care assistant for the Ballisodare/Collooney/Ballygawley .
We’re seeking a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys interacting with the elderly and assisting them with their daily living activities. Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing our clients with high quality care and support.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven experience in working with the elderly, in either a paid or voluntary capacity, is desirable for this role.

• Assist clients with personal care tasks
• Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of clients.
• Observe, monitor and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.
• Encourage clients to participate in social and recreational activities
• Care Assistant qualifications and skills
• QQ1 Level 5 in Healthcare (Minimum of 2 modules – Care Skills/Care of the Older Person) or in a position to complete these modules
• Clean driving license
• Fluent level of English both written and oral
• Training in safe patient handling and movement desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
• Certification or training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) desirable, but not essential.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Have a positive approach