Carer

Apleona UK; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona is recruiting a Domiciliary Carer to be based at our Dublin 4 facility. The role covers night shifts on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with a fixed-term illness-cover contract. You will monitor patients, assist with medications, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate home care. Garda vetting is required to join the team.

Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing duties are essential. Right to work in Ireland is mandatory for consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQL 5 qualifications in healthcare.
• 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.
• Assist with administration of medications and treatments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Document interventions and patient responses accurately.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards in private home care.
• Respond to emergencies and provide immediate care per policy.
• Support clients with personal care tasks and meal preparation.
• Maintain client dignity and independence aligned with preferences.

Skills

Healthcare qualification

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Right to work in Ireland

Garda vetting

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

• Advert Title Carer
• Advert Text

  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***

  ***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 in healthcare
  • 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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