HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT - Skibbereen

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 Cert (if applicable).
• Willing 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.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Are reliable, dedicated, diligent and trustworthy. Understand GDPR and how important it is when working with the elderly.
• Are fluent in English both verbally and written.
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.