Advert Text We are looking for a Part-time Domiciliary Carer to join our team in a residential care home in Newbridge, Co Kildare ***Working pattern Monday to Sunday, day and night shifts*** Minimum 18 hours per hours per week Job Description: Assisting residents with their hygiene needs, such as bathing, hair care, dressing and undressing.
Helping those who need help at mealtimes.
Ensure dietary needs are adhered to, including special diets and supplementary drinks, under the direction of the nursing staff.
Report if any client is not eating/drinking.
Assisting the nursing staff to turn and re-position Help those who need help with walking and limb exercises as directed.
Escort clients within and, in some circumstances, outside the residence.
Reporting to nursing staff any complaints of pain, distress etc., from clients.
Cleaning and restocking of linen presses/wardrobes and ensuring personal clothing is in the correct locker/wardrobe.
Ensure correct laundry bags are used, tied and labeled and brought to laundry.
Dispose of waste, including clinical waste.
Requirements: Level 5 in Care Assistant Experience in a similar role Good working knowledge of English Knowledge and willingness to apply safe working practices Knowledge of how to use the equipment necessary to carry out the assigned tasks.
Garda vetting is required.
We are looking forward to hearing from you
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