We are currently recruiting to supplement our Care Support panel.
South County Dublin – All Areas
Applewood Homecare is one of Dublin’s leading homecare providers and an approved HSE provider. We provide top quality non-medical care support services for our clients in their homes with a team of experienced, reliable and compassionate carers. More information about the types of services we provide can be found here.
We are a family run business and we care for our staff the same as we care for our clients. Our highly trained Care Assistants work in a fully supervised and nurse-led environment that will take care of you day to day as well as help you develop for the future. We are currently looking to fill a number of care assistant jobs across all our locations.
– To cover the current emergency QQI Training is not a necessary requirement at this time during the COVID-19 crisis
– Must have family experience
– Be willing to complete QQI Training
– Driving desirable but not essential
Applicants will also need
Our schedules offer you as many or as few hours as you require, we maximise your time by reducing the need to travel between calls. Flexible hours + locations that will suit your lifestyle = Work/Life Balance.
Team structure and support field supervision by managers & 24hr phone support we ensure people feel supported in their sometimes challenging work by providing employee support programs.
We maintain and update skills via training programs, information bulletins and attendance at industry events.
A living wage and a career in terms of fostering your learning ambitions and career potential – we promote from within.
Motivation to keep you going on those days when you face the challenges of the unexpected. You are listened to and appreciated for the job you do to make the difference to everyday life for clients.
Professional nurse led care team to help you each step of the way
STEP 1
Fill out the form and upload your CV. This will give us a full picture of your experience and suitability for the position. You will need to include evidence of your previous work experience so that we can find out more about your career background.
STEP 2
If your application is suitable, we’ll contact you by phone to clarify any initial queries and assess suitability to role. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in the English language. At this point you will be invited to interview as part of this you must:
STEP 3
Prior to interview you must complete all questions in the detailed application pack and bring any additional relevant paperwork required by us.
This is so we can meet you in person to find out more about your experience and qualifications. This will also be your chance to ask questions and learn what it’s like to work as with Applewood Homecare. This is an important step in the process for us as we need to get a feel for carers to match with prospective clients.
STEP 4
We’ll run background Garda Vetting/International Police Clearance and reference checks to ensure you’re a good fit for Applewood and check your documents to make sure you have met mandatory minimum educational requirements. This is to ensure the safety and integrity of our service.
We require a Police Clearance Certification for every country that the candidate has lived in for 6 months or more since the age of 18.
STEP 5
You will receive a formal Induction and be provided with all relevant information relating to your job, including a copy of the company handbook.
As well as a theoretical Induction, we ensure all staff participate in a minimum of 5hrs of practical experience, shadowing senior carers, prior to working alone with clients for the first time.