The candidate should have access to their own car and have a clean full drivers licence.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to get involved in a new DCM pilot running in conjunction with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, HSE and Changing Lives DLR.
This pilot is about 4 organisations coming together to provide support services for residents living in council social housing for the elderly in South County Dublin.
This is the first post being recruited and the person will report into the Pilot Lead, based at Beaufort Day Centre and Housing, Glasthule Village.
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HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please Note: Only Candidates with QQI Level 5 and permission to work in Ireland on a full time basis will be considered for this post
Overview of the role
Working under the direction of the Centre Manager, the Healthcare Assistant will provide appropriate care support to the service users.
Eligibility Criteria
o Healthcare QQI Level 5 or a comparable relevant qualification of at least QQI Level 5.
o Knowledge and experience of working in the elder care sector (Desirable).
o Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
o Computer skills and ability to produce the required administrative reports and documents as required.
o Excellent communication skills with a flexible and innovative attitude to the role.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
o Attend to service user's needs.
Where applicable to the Healthcare Assistant Role:
o Carry out a range of care tasks for residents as indicated in their care plan and as directed by your manager. These tasks include personal care, light household care and social care such as: assisting residents to dress/undress, assist with feeding, assist with toileting and personal hygiene, prompting residents to take medication, preparing and cooking meals, householding cleaning tasks, making beds, shopping.
o Maintain written records of residents visited as required.
o Ensure that resident services are delivered by working within a flexible team rota and to be flexible as regards to the duties they undertake.
o Able to work on your own initiative and to take guidance from others when needed.
o Assist with activities.
o Assist with day services.
o Report any concerns about a resident to your line manager immediately.
o At all times to present a professional and caring image and to demonstrate behaviours reflective of Dublin Central Mission's ethos of Welcoming, Serving and Supporting.
o To adhere to resident confidentiality and GDPR guidelines.
o The Healthcare Assistant is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others so far as is reasonably practicable.
o Be familiar and comply with the safety, health and welfare provisions as set out in the Safety Statement, safety regulations and prevailing safety legislation.
o Attend all mandatory Health & Safety Training and participate in fire drills and observe fire orders.
o Report all accidents/incidents/near misses within Ailt An Oir in line with Health and Safety Legislation.
o Complete training requirements to maintain competency and capability.
o Identify professional education and learning needs
o Take on other such duties as Management may require from time to time.
o Develop an understanding / knowledge of regulatory bodies and the role they play in elder care.
o Work as an active member of the team and attend staff meetings as required.
Please note the job description does not contain an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities. It will be reviewed from time to time to adapt and develop the role, according to the service needs and Dublin Central Mission policies. Any changes will be done in consultation with the staff member and management.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH DUBLIN CENTRAL MISSION:
* Competitive Pay Rates
* Competitive Annual Leave
* Salary Increments based on experience and service length
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Flexibility around working hours
* Long Service Rewards
* Premium Rate Payments for Sunday and Night Duties
* Defined Pension Scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Support with relevant Continuous Professional Development
* Taxsaver Travel Scheme
* Meal on Duty
* Social Events
* Supportive and People Centred working environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €14.91 per hour
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Glasthule, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare completed?
* Do you have authorisation to work full time in Ireland?
* Are you fully flexible to work any shifts over 39 hours per week?
* what is your current notice period?
Education:
* Junior Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person