HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT - BLANCHARDSTOWN AREA

Caremark-Ltd

Dublin

On-site

EUR 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Caremark is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Blanchardstown area to support service users with personal care and daily activities, promoting dignity and independence.

You will assist with mobility, incontinence care, meals, and light household tasks, and you will document observations and participate in reviews.

Requirements include QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (2 modules) or equivalent, eligibility to work in Ireland, and living in Dublin North; experience with vulnerable people is valued.

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (or equivalent) is required.
Must be living in Dublin North and able to work in Blanchardstown area.
Must have prior healthcare experience with vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

Assist service users with morning/evening routines and personal care.
Support mobility and use of personal aids and equipment.
Provide care for temporarily ill or terminally ill clients as needed.
Promote mental and physical activities through engagement.
Do basic housekeeping and meal support.
Record reports and contribute to reviews and training activities.

Skills

Motivating

Communication

Listening

Teamworking

Providing Care

Empathy

Learning disabilities support

Experience with vulnerable people

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Equivalent experience

Job description

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT - BLANCHARDSTOWN AREA

Reports to

Field Care Supervisor

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of service users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the service user's family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

About the role

Principal responsibilities

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 clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
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 all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user.
To encourage the independence of service users wherever possible.
Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

Self motivated & well organised.
- Flexible.
- Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively.

About the company

Whether you’re looking to provide excellent home care with a cheery smile, or to receive it, Caremark is here to help.

Required Criteria

Must have at least 2 modules of the QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent (or at least 6 months of paid experience in Ireland and the 2 modules ongoing)
Must have a valid permission to work in Ireland
Must be living in Dublin North
Must be willing to go to the Blanchardstown area
Must have previous experience in Healthcare

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