Description
Health Care Assistant
The purpose of this role is to support our clients with all aspects of their day-to-day living. You will provide care in the client's home and it is essential that all services are delivered in a safe, compassionate and caring manner.
Your duties :
- Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, light housework / basic shopping needs.
- Following client's Care Plan which is a guide that provides information on the individual character of services.
- Supporting social interactions and activities, providing companionship.
- Encouraging independence.
- To observe, listen, and engage with clients and maintain positive relationships with the client and the family.
- Be punctual and manage time effectively.
- Always observe confidentiality policy.
- Communicating with the office any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs / care.
- Reporting and record any incidents.
- Adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience :
Have QQI level 5 in Healthcare with relevant modules (or equivalent) completed or in progress.Have a clean Garda Vetting Cert and International Police Clearance CertWilling to undergo a medical examination to provide medical fitness for work cert.Have a driver's licence and own transport and knowledge of using Google maps to find client's homes.Are fluent in English both verbally and written.BBCLAR