Carer

Apleona; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona in Dublin 4 is seeking a Domiciliary Carer to join our team for a night shift role. The position is based at our Dublin 4 facility with a full-time contract and a 36-hour work week spanning Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

You will monitor health needs, administer medications, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain comprehensive records while ensuring safety and dignity for residents in a private home care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQL 5 qualifications in healthcare.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Decision making, attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report patients’ health needs and contribute to care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, providing emotional support.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards and use PPE.
• Assist with personal care tasks and meals as needed.
• Promote client dignity, independence and preferences.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Decision making

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

QQL 5 healthcare 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 Dublin 4.

Working Pattern: Friday, Saturday and Sunday,

***Night shift from 19:30-07:30, 36 hours per week***

Full-time contract

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 in healthcare
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Decision making, attention to detail and problem solving