Please note we do not provide visas or sponsorship for this role.
You must have the right to work in Ireland and provide a valid Visa to be considered for this role.
Overview
The position of a Senior Homecare Assistant is a front-line role within the service user's residence, to enable service users to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible.
The Senior Homecare Assistant is required to lead and support all care staff which involves training and supervising new members of the team to ensure quality of care to all service users.
This position will include a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a Care Plan.
Care duties will therefore include assisting the service user with the following activities while observing and respecting the service user's dignity, privacy and independence in line with Myhomecare's policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Personal Intimate Care: Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for trips out; Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth; Hair care (washing / brushing); Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene; Continence management; Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision); Getting in and 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; Supporting therapeutic physiotherapy programmes.
Dietary Care: Preparation of snacks and nutritious meals according to the service user's likes / dislikes; Assisting with feeding, as required.
Personal services: Assistance with paying bills (see policy for handling service user's money).
Domestic / Household Services: General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing; Bed-making; Clearing refuse and rubbish; Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing; Fuel Management; Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists.
Medication: Prompting the service user to take prescribed medications in line with our policy on Medication Management for Non–Nursing Staff.
Standards & Development
Duty of Confidentiality: The use and sharing of service user personal information forms an essential part of the provision of health and social care.
All staff have ethical and legal obligations to protect service user information.
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Standards in the Service: Myhomecare is committed to maintaining and enhancing quality standards.
Senior Homecare Assistants are required to work in line with the Policies and Procedures of Myhomecare and follow best practice guidelines including Health & Safety, Children First Guidelines, Vulnerable Adult Protection Guidelines, Manual Handling Guidelines, Patient Handling Guidelines, Infection Control, Driving for Work Policy, Confidentiality, etc.
Professional Development & Team Working
In this role Senior Homecare Assistants will work alone and as part of a team.
All Homecare Assistants are part of a wider Homecare team.
Myhomecare will support Senior Homecare Assistants to ensure their professional development.
When requested, the Senior Homecare Assistants will be required to:
Participate in on-going professional supervision
Train and supervise new members of the team
Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings
Attend and participate in training
Attendance at training is mandatory and failure to do so may result in disciplinary action
Key Responsibilities
To conform to all Policies and Procedures laid down by Myhomecare in respect of carrying out these Care Duties & in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and vulnerable adults.
To maintain accurate, concise and timely records of service user care plan (if applicable).
To comply with legislation that requires employers to record working hours (that is, using the One Touch app clock-in system).
To report back to the Clinical Nurse Manager / Booking Coordinator on any aspect of service user care which he / she feels warrants investigation or urgent action.
To participate in reviews of service users support service as required.
To be aware of the tasks and activities which must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties, as set out in the Company Policy Documents.
Leading and supporting all care staff which includes training and supervising new members of the Homecare team to ensure compliance with procedures and quality standard of care to all service users.
Undertaking relevant personal development training and upskilling to enable complex care to be provided to clients.
This description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as requested by their Booking Co-ordinator / Manager
Key Requirements
Full Fetac Level 5 or Higher Major Award in Healthcare
1 year's experience working with Myhomecare.ie
Excellent IT Skills
Excellent English written and verbal skills
Full clean Driving Licence and access to a car
Full time availability
MHCHCA
Job Type: Full-time
Sick pay
Experience:
Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
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