Drumcondra Home Help Care Services is a non‑profit homecare provider operating within designated areas of North Dublin and are now seeking to recruit in the following area;
Health Care Assistants in below areas for Evenings & Every Second Weekend (Guarnteed hours)
* Donnycarney Beaumont
* Drumcondra/Whitehall/Santry
* Eastwall/North Wall
* Clontarf/Marino
WHAT YOU NEED TO WORK FOR US?
* A Genuine Interest in care
* Hold Relevant Qualification
Rates of Pay
€16.28 Mon – Friday,
€24.41 Saturday
€32.55 Sunday & Bank Holiday.
Applicants will be expected to be Garda Vetted and provide two written references.
Responsibilities in General:
Carers have a responsibility to protect & promote Clients rights by:
* Treating them with dignity, sensitivity & respect
* Encouraging Clients to have an input into care provision
* Helping Clients to be safe, happy.
* Encouraging Clients to express feelings, fears & experiences openly
* Where applicable respecting Client’s privacy in bathrooms or in relation to personal care in general
* Dressing & undressing/preparing the Client for trips out
* Washing/bathing/showering/grooming/cleaning teeth
* Hair care (washing/brushing)
* Toileting & all aspects of personal hygiene
* Continence management
* Getting in & out of bed
* Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living/Rehabilitation Aids, as required
* Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals
* Being sensitive to the fact that some Client are more vulnerable & may have special needs
* Preparation of snacks & meals according to the Client’s likes/dislikes
* Assisting with feeding, as required
* General cleaning duties, to include cleaning/dusting/vacuuming/polishing
* Bed-making, Laundry/Ironing as required
* Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists
Essential Requirements:
* To participate in training as required
* To act in accordance with DHHCS policies & procedures; and relevant legislation
* To maintain accurate, concise and timely records contained in the Clients Home Care File
* To participate in, when requested, Client, Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the Supervisor/Manager
* To report back to the Supervisor/Manager on any aspect of the Client’s care which you feel warrants investigation or urgent action
* Empathy with Carers and those receiving care
* Excellent communication skills and use of the English language
* We are not in a position to offer sponsorship
* Good listening skills and sensitivity in giving emotional support
* A helpful manner and ability to communicate with people in a variety of situations and from different backgrounds
* Excellent work ethos
* Ability to give physical and personal care e.g. toileting, washing and feeding
* Willingness to help with domestic duties, including cooking if required in the Care Plan
* Ability to build relationships with families/individuals and help them to maintain their social links were necessary
* Ability to work in a team and report back to a senior member of the care team any observations affecting the family/individual’s circumstances
* Respect for confidentiality at all times
* Ability to work alone, use initiative and be mindful of health and safety at all times
* Good general health, willing to undergo medical if required
* A willingness to undertake Garda Vetting
* Relevant Qualifications i.e. QQI 5 inclusive of two mandatory modules (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
Skills:
* healthcare
* communication skills.
* Empathy
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