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Occupation Code: 5321
Care Worker (working with persons with disability in homes or hospitals)
Alternative titles: Care Assistant, Carer
Job description and duties
Care Workers (working with persons with disability in homes or hospitals) provide routine personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to people living with a disability. A Care Worker (working with persons with disability in homes or hospitals) is typically expected to:
• Help serve meals and feed patients that require assistance
• Assist patients with washing and general hygiene
• Report on the condition of the patient to supervisors and health professionals
• Communicate with patient’s family and relatives on the condition of the patient
• Arrange appointments and check-ups and accompany the patient if necessary
Work environment
Care Workers (working with persons with disability in homes or hospitals) may work in the public and private sector and may care for patients in hospitals or in residential homes.
Care Workers (working with persons with disability in homes or hospitals) may either care for multiple patients or else work with a single patient.
They may work on a part-time or a full-time basis. Work is typically on shift basis and one may be required to work during evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Care Worker (working with persons with disability in homes or hospitals), a qualification at MQF Level 3 or higher is required. Training programmes include:
• Diploma in Health and Social Care (MCAST) (MQF Level 3)
Short courses include:
• VET Award Care Workers for Persons with Disability (Jobsplus) (MQF Level 4)
Additionally, Care Workers (working with persons with disability in homes or hospitals) require:
Number of employees (2017)
435
Share of foreigners (2017)
16%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+25%
Median Pay (per annum)
€13,000
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