Caregiver Job Description Dovida Caregivers provide a variety of non-medical home care services which support, empower and uplift people, and helpthem to remain living at home. As a Dovida caregiver, you'll provide essential support to ageing adults and people living withdisability in their own homes. These services are person-centred, tailored to clients' requirements, and delivered on flexibleschedules.These services generally fall under three categories: CompanionshipHome HelpPersonal CareCompanionshipCompanionship services are those that stimulate, encourage and assist an individual with their social needs.Companionship services generally include:Providing companionship and conversation.Providing stabilisation and assistance with walking.Preparing meals and cleaning up after meals.Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders.Home HelpHome Help services generally involve light housekeeping, errands or incidental transportation, including:Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms,kitchens etc). Washing and ironing laundry.Running errands.Accompanying clients to appointments.Personal CarePersonal Care services often include assistance with activities of daily living, such as:Assisting with bathing and showering.Assisting with dressing and grooming.Assisting with personal hygiene, toileting and incontinence care.Additional Caregiver ResponsibilitiesThese include the following:Act as a key member of our clients' Circle of Care.Document daily activities and report any significant changes or concerns in a client's needs, living conditions, mental,physical or emotional condition. Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life.Regularly communicate with your supervisor and office employee.Use equipment and supplies as necessary, safely and properly in accordance with internal policies, practices andprocedures. Report hours of work according to office policy.Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.Essential Experience, Skills and QualificationsThese include the following:Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.Ability to communicate with clients and family members in a friendly and congenial manner.Ability to maintain confidentially regarding client information.Requirement to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client.Be consistently highly motivated and enthusiastic.Physically fit to carry out demands of the role. Ability to perform manual tasks.Ability to work a variety of care visit times, including overnights.Excellent time-keeping and attendance.Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications QQI qualification in care or working towards it.Full driving licence with access to a vehicle.Previous experience as a Caregiver.Dovida-Candidate-Privacy-Statement-1.pdf