Job Title:
Health Care Assistant
Reports To: Health Care Supervisor / Branch Manager
Location:
Dundrum & Surrounding Areas
Job Type:
Full-Time & Part-Time Availability
InisCare was established with the core principle that contented caregivers lead to satisfied customers.
We maintain the belief that exceptional, dependable, and personable home care services are delivered by individuals who receive support from a skilled and empathetic leadership team.
Our goal is to support our team of caregivers in delivering compassionate and professional care that enables individuals to maintain active and fulfilling lifestyles.
Job Summary
The role of a Health Care Assistant is to support the Customer to live happily and safely at home.
This may involve assisting them with personal care, such as showering or bathing, assisting with dressing, assisting with incontinence care, assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Responsibilities
Practice and maintain the most recent protocol in relation to safety procedures, such as Person Moving and Handling
Report any concerns in relation to the Customer, or colleagues if they are not working within safe boundaries to your manager
Report any safeguarding incidents or what you may think is safeguarding to your manager
Document accurately and factually in the daily logs, all tasks completed with the Customer for each shift
Always maintain confidentiality
Attend any training scheduled for you by InisCare & Work within safe and professional boundaries
Ensure each task performed with the Customer (medication prompt, personal care, meal preparation, etc) is completed with dignity and respect for the Customer.
Encourage autonomy and decision making
Talk with the Customer throughout the shift, regardless of their verbal and cognitive ability, ensuring that all conversations are within a professional context
Attend shifts as scheduled and contact the office in a timely manner if you are unable to attend a shift or are late.
Do not phone the customer directly.
Qualifications
QQI Level 5 Health care Award or equivalent
Additional Training Requirements
Children's First – HSE LAND
Safeguarding – HSE LAND
Dementia Training – HSE LAND
GDPR Training – HSE LAND
AMRIC Basics of Infection Prevention and Control – HSE LAND
AMRIC Hand Hygiene – HSE LAND
Putting on and taking off PPE in Community Healthcare- HSE LAND
Skills
Basic patient care: bathing, dressing, feeding
Assisting with mobility and exercise
Effective verbal and written communication & Active listening
Following instructions and protocols
Providing companionship and
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