CARE WORKER / BUS DRIVER ? LE CAIRDE DAY CENTRE
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 no one goes through dementia alone and
where policies and services respond appropriately to the person with
dementia and their Carers, at the times they need support.
A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
is person centered, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of
the person with dementia and their Carer at its core.
We are recruiting a Care Worker / Bus Driver to be based in Le Cairde
Day Centre, Tipperary. This is a one year fixed-term contract working
**Apply on the website** 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. FETAC level 5 qualification is desirable but not
essential.
You will need good communication and organisational skills and be able
to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. As a Care
Worker you will be responsible for providing person centred care to
people with dementia, addressing their needs and enhancing their
quality of life.
The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting clients between
their place of residence and the day care centre as requested by the
Day Centre Manager; in addition to any other driving duties as
required by the Day Centre Manager in relation to the smooth running
of the day care centre.
To be successful in this role you will need to hold an appropriate bus
driving license (Class B, Class D or Class D1). You will also need at
least 3 years previous experience of driving similar or larger buses.
You will need a good knowledge of the local area to facilitate the
planning most efficient routes, excellent driving skills along with
experience of driving public/ private buses; and strong interpersonal
skills and works well with others.
Salary will be 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 ASI
prior to the role holder entering a client?s home.
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 and send it to **Apply on the website**
The closing date for applications is 5th December **Apply on the
website**
_THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
