Homecare Support Worker, Dunshaughlin, County Meath

Good People Homecare Limited

Dunshaughlin

On-site

EUR 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Good People Homecare Limited is seeking full-time Homecare Support Workers for Dunshaughlin/Navan area in Co. Meath. You will join a team of healthcare professionals, working in a supportive, multicultural environment to provide person-centred care.

The role involves promoting the wellbeing, independence and daily living skills of service users, with responsibilities ranging from personal care to enabling community participation. Training in QQI level 5 is encouraged where needed.

Qualifications

QQI/FETAC qualification in Healthcare OR Pre-nursing OR related experience and willingness to complete QQI level 5(8 modules).
Experience in caring capacity is desirable.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

To know service user preferences and work in a person-centred manner.
Promote self-esteem, happiness and emotional health of service users.
Respect rights of people with learning disabilities and complex needs to enable community participation.
Work as part of the support team to meet individual needs.
Support service users in maintaining appearance and cleanliness at home.
Assist with regular domestic tasks and healthy diet.
Help create and work toward a life plan / person-centred plan.
Facilitate friendships and social contacts for service users.

Skills

Communications

Personal/Social Care

Flexibility

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

QQI/FETAC Healthcare

Pre-nursing

Related healthcare experience

Job description

Homecare Support Worker, Dunshaughlin, County Meath

Ref: #JOB-2465229

Office 5, Unit 8D, Telecomute, Dunshaughlin Bus Pk, Co. Meath,

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Application Details

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Job Description

We are now looking for full time Homecare Support Workers, to Join our Team. You will be employed directly on a full time basis and employed by Good People Homecare Limited.You will be assigned to a specific location in Navan, or Trim Co. Meath and our Head office in Dunshaughlin Co. Meath.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Core Responsibilities

Support Provision To take time to get to know the service user, their preferences and wishes working in a person-centred way.
To promote the self-esteem, happiness and emotional health of service users.
To respect and promote the rights and entitlements of people with learning disabilities and /or complex needs and to enable them toparticipate as fully as possible in their communities and to maintain community connections.
To work as part of the support team to meet the Service Users individual needs.
To support and enable Service Users to maintain a good standard of appearance.
To support and enable Service Users to maintain a good standard of cleanliness within their home.
To support and enable Service Users to regularly achieve domestic tasks and a healthy diet.
To support Service Users to create and work towards a life plan / person-centred plan.
To support and enable Service Users to develop and maintain friendships and social contacts.
To support and enable Service Users to regularly achieve a structured plan of developmental and leisure activities.
To support Service Users to manage risks and make informed choices.
To promote independence, self-confidence and self-image with Service Users.
To follow agreed Support Plans / person centred plans / life plans.
To complete Company paperwork consistently.
To work closely with the families of service users and other professionals involved in their care and support to provide coordinated services tomeet the needs of the individuals.
To positively and respectively communicate with families and other professionals at all times.
Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Educational Requirement

QQI/FETAC qualification in Healthcare OR Pre-nursing OR relative experience in a similar environment and willingness to complete QQI level 5(8 modules).

Experience Requirement

Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.

Career Level: Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Career Level

Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

EssentialMinimum Experience Required (Years): 1 DesirableMinimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 (including Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)OR Ability Skills: Communications, Manual, Personal/Social Care Competency Skills: F