Health Care Assistant – Dunboyne / Dunshaughlin / Ratoath / Ashbourne
InisCare Meath Hill, County Meath, Ireland
Overview
The role of a Health Care Assistant is to support the Customer to live happily and safely at home. This may involve assisting with personal care, such as showering or bathing, assisting with dressing, assisting with incontinence care, assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Responsibilities
* Practice and maintain the most recent protocol in relation to safety procedures, such as Person Moving and Handling
* Report any concerns in relation to the Customer, or colleagues if they are not working within safe boundaries to your manager
* Report any safeguarding incidents or concerns to your manager
* Document accurately and factually in the daily logs, all tasks completed with the Customer for each shift
* Maintain confidentiality at all times
* Attend training as scheduled by InisCare & work within safe and professional boundaries
* Ensure each task performed with the Customer (medication prompt, personal care, meal preparation, etc) is completed with dignity and respect
* Encourage autonomy and decision making
* Talk with the Customer throughout the shift in a professional manner
* Attend shifts as scheduled and contact the office if you are unable to attend or will be late. Do not phone the customer directly.
Qualifications
* QQI Level 5 Health Care Award or equivalent
Additional Training Requirements
* Children’s First – HSE LAND
* Safeguarding – HSE LAND
* Dementia Training – HSE LAND
* GDPR Training – HSE LAND
* AMRIC Basics of Infection Prevention and Control – HSE LAND
* AMRIC Hand Hygiene – HSE LAND
* Putting on and taking off PPE in Community Healthcare – HSE LAND
Skills
* Basic patient care: bathing, dressing, feeding
* Assisting with mobility and exercise
* Effective verbal and written communication & active listening
* Following instructions and protocols
* Providing companionship and emotional support
* Familiarity with healthcare equipment and devices
* Time management and task prioritization
Competencies
* Empathy and compassion
* Understanding and responding to emotional needs
* Effective teamwork within a healthcare team
* Supporting colleagues and maintaining a positive team environment
* Adaptability to changing needs and environments
* Willingness to learn new skills and procedures
* Attention to detail in observing and reporting
* Physical stamina for demanding tasks
* Reliability, punctuality and professional appearance
* Ethical standards and confidentiality adherence
* Problem-solving and critical thinking
Experience
* One-year paid experience or prior experience is not required if you have your QQI Level 5
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate from €14.00 up to €20.00 (depending on experience)
* Mileage
* Refer-a-Friend Program – €150.00 per referral
* Bike-to-work scheme
* Mentor program
* Sponsored QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care for the Elderly Person Modules)
* Career Progression Plan and guidance
* Welcoming Bonus €200.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or membership of the Traveller community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in our workplace.
In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015, we ensure that our recruitment, selection, training, and promotion processes are based solely on the abilities and merits of the candidates and employees. We strive to provide a work environment free from harassment and discrimination, and we support equal opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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