Overview
Join to apply for the HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS D7 AND D15 AREA role at Blanchardstown & Inner City Home Care Association CLG, covering Dublin 7 and Dublin 15.
Responsibilities
* Listening, talking to and getting to know Service Users.
* Encouraging Service Users to have an input into care provision.
* Helping Service Users to be safe, happy and have as much fun as possible.
* Encouraging Service Users to express feelings, fears and experiences openly.
* Were applicable, respecting Service Users' privacy in bathrooms and in relation to personal care in general.
* Washing, bathing, showering, shaving, grooming and, but not limited to, cleaning teeth.
* Managing continence.
* Getting Service Users in and out of bed safely.
* Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required.
* Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.
* Preparing snacks and meals according to Service Users' likes/dislikes.
* Assisting with feeding, as required.
* Shopping, the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.
* Assisting with personal finances, to include paying bills and collecting pensions in some circumstances.
* Cooking nutritional meals if required.
Qualifications
* Essential: Own transport and full clean driving licence (preferred but not essential).
* Willingness to undertake Garda Vetting; Clean Garda Clearance Certificate.
* Fitness to Work Certificate from GP to work in this role.
* Good general health and willingness to undergo a medical if required.
* Minimum of two former employer references.
* Relevant qualification: Fetac Level 5 or QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support, equivalent or higher; must have Care of the Older Person and Care Skills.
* Proof of relevant qualifications i.e. Fetac/QQI Level 5 (Must have Care of the Older Person and Care Skills).
* Experience of being in a caring situation.
* Excellent communication skills and use of the English language.
* Good listening skills and sensitivity in giving emotional support.
* Empathy with fellow Home Care Support Workers and those receiving care.
* 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 Plans.
* Ability to build relationships with service users, their families, colleagues and other healthcare professionals, and help Service Users to maintain their social links, where possible.
* Ability to work in a team and report observations affecting a Service User's, their family’s and/or friend's circumstances to Management Staff.
* Respect for confidentiality at all times.
* Ability to work alone, use initiative and be mindful of health and safety at all times.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Home Health Care Services
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