Home Care Worker - Wexford Home Care The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers. Our vision is an Ireland where people on the journey of dementia are valued and supported. A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core. The ASI is currently recruiting a Care Worker who will work in our Wexford Home Care Service The successful candidate will work in assigned family homes in South Wexford and surrounding areas This is a permanent contract working 32 hours per week (2 Part time positions - 16 hours per week is also available if required). The successful candidates will be responsible for providing person centred care to people with dementia in the client's own home. You will need good communication and organizational skills and be able to work on your own initiative. To be successful in this position it is essential you possess previous experience of undertaking social and cognitive stimulation activities with people with dementia, older people or people with intellectual disabilities. Full clean driving license and access to a car essential. A FETAC level 5 is desirable. Confidence in using IT/Email is also desirable. We are offering a competitive salary commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience. The role holder must strictly adhere to all National Guidelines laid out in QSPD guidance and be always COVID aware. Training in PPE / Infection Control and other relevant areas will be provided by The ASI prior to the role holder entering a client's home. Further information on the role is available on The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's website If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role.. Additionally, should you require further details regarding the job description, we invite you to contact us at the same email address. Closing date for applications is 20th December 2024 The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #IJ