Job Description – Home Healthcare AssistantDovida Caregivers provide a variety of home care services which support, empower and uplift people, and help them to remain living at home. As a Dovida caregiver, you'll provide essential support to ageing adults and people living with disability in their own homes. These services are person-centred, tailored to clients' requirements, and delivered on flexible schedules.These services generally fall under four categories:CompanionshipHome HelpPersonal CareHealthcare Assistant DutiesCompanionship:Companionship services are those that stimulate, encourage and assist an individual. The primary responsibilities of Companionship services include the following:Providing companionship and conversationProviding stabilisation and assistance with walkingPreparing meals and cleaning up meal-related itemsProviding medication reminders and appointment remindersHome Help:Home Help services generally involve light housekeeping, errands or incidental transportation. The primary responsibilities of Home Help services include the following:Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens etc.)Washing and ironing laundry (Ironing not permitted by HSE)Running errandsAccompanying clients to appointmentsPersonal Care:Personal Care services are personal in nature and often include assistance with activities of daily living. The primary responsibilities of Personal Care services include the following:Assisting with bathingAssisting with dressing and groomingAssisting with hygiene, toileting and incontinence careClient Moving and HandlingHome Healthcare Assistant Duties:Home Healthcare Assistant duties are specific to individual client needs; some duties may require additional training supplied by Dovida.Neurogenic Bowel CareCatheter CareMonitoring Pressure Areas and repositioning the ClientMedication AdministrationSupport to use therapeutic equipment e.g. Medtronic bike, splints and any assistive technologiesTaking blood pressureDetail orientated notes on care providedAdditional Caregiver ResponsibilitiesThese include the following:Reflect the core values of Dovida.Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of lifeRegularly communicate with your supervisor and office employeeUse equipment and supplies as necessary, safely and properly in accordance with internal policies, practices and procedureReport hours of work according to office policyPerform other reasonable duties as assignedEssential Experience, Skills and QualificationsThese include the following:Full QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare related areaExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respectAbility to communicate with clients and family members in a friendly and congenial mannerAbility to maintain confidentially regarding client informationRequirement to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a clientBe consistently highly motivated and enthusiasticPhysically fit to carry out demands of the role. Ability to perform manual tasksAbility to work a variety of care visit times, including overnightsExcellent time keeping and attendance The Caregiver will work under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse and shall receive full training to implement the clients care plan.