Caregiver

Dovida Caregivers provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Dovida Caregivers help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.
These services generally fall under three categories:
CompanionshipHome HelpPersonal Care
Companionship:
Companionship services are those that stimulate, encourage and assist an individual. The primary responsibilities of Companionship services include the following:
Providing companionship and conversationProviding stabilization and assistance with walkingPreparing meals and cleaning up meal-related itemsProviding medication reminders and appointment reminders
Home 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 appointments
Personal 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 care
Additional Caregiver Responsibilities
These include the following:
Reflect the core values of Dovida.Document daily activities and report any significant changes or concerns in regard to a client’s needs, living conditions, mental, physical or emotional condition.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 assigned
Essential Experience, Skills and Qualifications
These include the following:
Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respectAbility to adapt to various living environments and locationsAbility to communicate with clients and family members in a friendly and congenial mannerAbility to maintain confidentiality 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
Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications
QQI qualification in care or working towards itFull driving licence with access to a vehiclePrevious experience as a Caregiver
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