Healthcare Assistant

BRINDLEY HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Dublin is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide direct care to clients and support their daily needs. This entry-level position requires 1 year of experience and focuses on enhancing client independence. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills and are capable of working flexibly. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• English language proficiency at B1 level.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care.
• Assist with mobility and personal care tasks.
• Report significant health changes to management.
• Conduct quality assurance measures.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Working on own Initiative

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

About Us: Brindley Healthcare Services Limited T/A Manor Homecare is committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals. We believe in going the extra mile for our clients and understand that providing care at home involves much more than assisting with personal care needs, household chores or escorting clients to appointments. Our mission it to make clients feel safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.

Principal responsibilities

• Provide direct client care.
• Cover clients for annual leave/sick leave.
• Assist with rostering and line management of the Health Care Assistants when on call.
• To assist service users who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help service users with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for service users who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for service users who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of service users through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect, launder and mend service users’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To read and write reports and be involved in service users’ reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to Manor Home Care's policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Assistant Manager or Clinical Lead for any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user.
• To encourage the independence of service users wherever possible.
• To conduct quality and assurance measures - spot checks and, in some cases, staff competency assessments as required or within targets.
• Sector: human health and social work activities.

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Working on own Initiative
• Languages: English B1-Intermediate