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Health Care Assistant
The purpose of this role is to support our clients with all aspects of their day-to-day living. You will provide care in the client's home and it is essential that all services are delivered in a safe, compassionate and caring manner.
* Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, light housework/basic shopping needs.
* Following client's Care Plan which is a guide that provides information on the individual character of services.
* Supporting social interactions and activities, providing companionship.
* To observe, listen, and engage with clients and maintain positive relationships with the client and the family.
* Be punctual and manage time effectively.
* Always observe confidentiality policy.
* Communicating with the office any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/care.
* Reporting and record any incidents.
* Adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
Health Care Assistant
The purpose of this role is to support our clients with all aspects of their day-to-day living. You will provide care in the client's home and it is essential that all services are delivered in a safe, compassionate and caring manner.
Your duties:
* Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, light housework/basic shopping needs.
* Following client's Care Plan which is a guide that provides information on the individual character of services.
* Supporting social interactions and activities, providing companionship.
* Encouraging independence.
* To observe, listen, and engage with clients and maintain positive relationships with the client and the family.
* Be punctual and manage time effectively.
* Always observe confidentiality policy.
* Communicating with the office any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/care.
* Reporting and record any incidents.
* Adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
* Have QQI level 5 in Healthcare with relevant modules (or equivalent) completed or in progress.
* Have a clean Garda Vetting Cert and International Police Clearance Cert (if applicable).
* Willing to undergo a medical examination to provide medical fitness for work cert.
* Have a driver's licence and own transport and knowledge of using Google maps to find client's homes.
* Experience working in a healthcare environment.
* Can work independently and as part of a team.
* Are reliable, dedicated, diligent and trustworthy. Understand GDPR and how important it is when working with the elderly.
* Are fluent in English both verbally and written.
* Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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