We recruit many Home Care roles including that of a Care Assistant which is one of the first steps into home care for many people.
Care Assistant Roles Don’t Need Prior Experience
The majority of care assistant roles are advertised with no prior experience required as long as the applicant has a genuine interest in supporting people. In addition to this a full driving license is required to complete home visits.
What Induction Covers
Induction: The Training Care Workers Receive Before Starting Work in Clients’ Homes. Paid Induction Process for New Care Workers Starting to Work in Clients’ Homes. Training New Care Workers Receive for Home Support Work.
Building Recognised Qualifications
While working as a Care Assistant you can be working towards QQI awards on the Irish national framework. We explain how QQI qualifications are structured for care workers, including the levels. These awards are recognised and can open up senior and specialist roles within home care.
Skills That Open Doors
Communication, time management and person centred care are skills that are developed through the role of a care assistant. A Senior Carer, Coordinator or Community Nursing Support role would be suitable for someone with these skills.
Finding Wicklow Listings
Care Assistant Jobs Wicklow is covered in more detail at www.caremark.ie/job-opportunities/care-assistant-jobs-wicklow. These are advertised with details of what to expect if you are a first time applicant for a care assistant job.
Support throughout your career as a home care worker.
