Careers at CommuniCare

The healthcare industry is a unique and challenging one, which provides the professionals working within it with many joys and rewards, as well as responsibilities and challenges, both physical and emotional. Working with CommuniCare, you’ll meet many wonderful people, build fulfilling relationships, and make an important difference in the lives of your clients.

Do you have a special way of taking care of others? Maybe you’ve cared for a family member in the past, or perhaps you just want to make a difference in the lives of others. This is your opportunity to share your unique talents and skills by helping those who do not enjoy complete independence to live the lifestyle they desire. CommuniCare looks for vivacious, dependable individuals who enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude and are willing to dedicate themselves to enhancing the quality of life of our clients on a daily basis.

If you think your personality, experience and skill set are suited to a career as a Carer or a Nurse, please continue reading for a list of the requirements you will need to fulfil in order to apply to work with CommuniCare.

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL HEALTHCARE STAFF

1. Updated CV
2. One character reference
3. Copy of current valid passport
4. Proof of entitlement to work in Ireland (Proof of EU Citizenship or Valid current GNIB card if non-EU citizen)
5. Garda Clearance
6. Full clean Irish driver’s licence
7. Four recent passport-sized photographs
8. Proof of PPS Number
9. Bank account details
10. Vaccinations Report
11. Fluent spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CARERS

1. Valid up-to-date patient manual handling certificate
2. FETAC Level 5 Healthcare qualification
3. Valid up-to-date First Aid Certificate
4. Valid up-to-date C.P.R. Certificate
5. Minimum of two years experience working as a Carer in Ireland
6. Two written professional references relevant to care work (must be original copies, written or typed on official headed paper)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSES

• Copy of current valid An Bord Altranais Registration Certificate
• Two written professional references relevant to nursing work (must be original copies, written or typed on official headed paper)

VACANCIES

At Communicare, we always welcome the submission of C.V.s from applicants who possess the requisite skills, experience and qualifications. As new vacancies arise, our administrative staff will consult any C.V.s held on file at our offices in order to compile a shortlist of candidates to be interviewed for the vacant position.

HOW TO APPLY

Download our Employment Application Form here.

Completed application forms, accompanied by a current CV, may be submitted as follows:

Post: Communicare Agency Ltd., 27/28 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3, Ireland.

E-mail: recruitment@communicare.ie

Fax: (01) 8338504