Homecare Coordinator

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting a Homecare Coordinator on behalf of a Dementia & Alzheimer’s support service.

Location: Carlow/Kilkenny

Salary: €21.44 to €26.10 per hour

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the home care service across Carlow/Kilkenny, along with assessing the needs of clients and carers, assigning staff to clients based on their needs and reviewing these assignments regularly.

This is a permanent contract working 30 hours per week.

To be successful in this role you will need experience of working with people with dementia, older people or people with intellectual disabilities.

Requirements:

• A standard of education as to enable him/her to discharge the duties of the post satisfactorily
• Diploma in Health Service Management or equivalent qualification desirable
• Previous experience of working in a caring environment preferably caring for people with dementia, older people or people who have learning disabilities is essential
• Previous experience or an understanding of managing people or a service essential
• Strong client focus:
  • Commitment to deliver a high quality person centred care service - Empathy and respect for the rights of the individual with dementia
• Management Skills:
  • Ability to supervise, manage and motivate a team of home carers
  • Ability to plan and manage change
  • Excellent organisational skills in the area of general administration, resource allocation etc.
  • Financial awareness and ability to operate service within budget
  • Ability to handle effectively challenging deadlines and multiple tasks
• A full clean drivers license is an essential requirement
• No Sponsorship given, applicants must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• No weekends and no night shifts.
• Sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme 5%
• Further Education and development
• Paid maternity leave after 1 year of service
• Career progression opportunities
• 24 days of annual leave per year and two discretionary days - Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
• Free parking
• EAP programme
• Rewarding working environment