The purpose of this role is to support our clients with all aspects of their day-to-day living. You will provide care in the client's home and it is essential that all services are delivered in a safe, compassionate and caring manner.
Your duties:
- Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, light housework/basic shopping needs.
- Following client's Care Plan which is a guide that provides information on the individual character of services.
- Supporting social interactions and activities, providing companionship.
- Encouraging independence.
- To observe, listen, and engage with clients and maintain positive relationships with the client and the family.
- Be punctual and manage time effectively.
- Always observe confidentiality policy.
- Communicating with the office any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/care.
- Reporting and record any incidents.
- Adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Have QQI level 5 in Healthcare with relevant modules (or equivalent) completed or in progress.
- Have a clean Garda Vetting Cert and International Police Clearance Cert (if applicable).
- Be able to provide medical fitness for work cert/lettter from your GP
- Have a driver's licence and own transport and knowledge of using Google maps to find client's home
- Experience working in a healthcare environment.
- Can work independently and as part of a team.
- Are reliable, dedicated, diligent and trustworthy. Understand GDPR and how important it is when working with the elderly.
- Are fluent in English both verbally and written.
- Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
