Care Assistant

Apleona GmbH; Newbridge; Remote; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona GmbH in Newbridge, Kildare is seeking a dedicated Domiciliary Carer to join our team on a fixed-term illness cover contract, working 36 hours per week across rotating shifts.

The successful candidate will monitor and support residents’ health and daily living activities, assist with medications, collaborate with the healthcare team, and maintain accurate records while upholding dignity and independence of clients in a private home care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQL 5 qualifications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Decision making, attention to detail and problem solving.
• Right to work in Ireland.
• Garda vetting required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report patients’ health needs and contribute to care plans.
• Support the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Participate in team meetings, handovers and reviews, and maintain patient records.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer

Decision making

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Right to work in Ireland

Garda Vetting

Education

QQL 5 qualifications

Job description

At Apleona, we are always on the lookout for talented and dynamic individuals to join our team. We are currently recruiting for a Domiciliary Carer to be based at our facility in Newbridge, Kildare.

Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, various shifts, 36 hours per week.

***Fixed Term Contract - Illness Cover***

Main duties and responsibilities

• Monitoring and reporting patients’ health needs. and contributing to the development of care in care plans and complete interventions as described.
• Supporting the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed. and providing emotional support to residents.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Communicating effectively with physicians, nurses, support staff, and external allied health practitioners.
• Participating in team meetings, handovers, and performance reviews. and maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Documenting all interventions and patient responses. and ensuring compliance with best practice in a private home care setting.
• Responding to emergencies and providing immediate care as per policy. and collaborating with emergency response teams as needed.
• Working in accordance with Health & Safety standards and using the provided personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrating flexibility in response to business changes, development, and the review of best practices.
• Helping clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, hair care, shaving, dressing, and undressing.
• Helping with meal preparation, considering dietary preferences and restrictions.
• Reporting any changes in the individual’s condition or concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Monitoring individuals for safety and aiding in preventing accidents.
• Assisting with the use of mobility aids, such as walking of wheelchairs.
• Staying informed about the specific needs and conditions of the individuals under care.
• Ensuring the client’s dignity and independence and honouring the preferences and choices of individuals under care.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum QQL 5 qualifications
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Decision making, attention to detail and problem solving
• Right to work in Ireland
• Garda vetting required

We look forward to hearing from you!

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