Live-in carer

<p><strong><ins>The Candidate</ins></strong></p> <p>Live-in care assistants help people and make a positive difference in the lives of their clients by assisting them to maintain as independent a life as possible and maintain their dignity.</p> <p>The job is community-based, <strong>living in the Client’s home</strong>, and involves helping people who have difficulties performing daily activities. The role may involve working with vulnerable adults, the elderly, or people with physical or learning disabilities.</p> <p>You will report to the Client Supervisors, the Client Services Manager, and ultimately the Company Directors.</p> <p><strong><ins>Main Purpose of Job</ins></strong></p> <p>· To work as part of a geographical team of Healthcare Assistants, under the direction of the Clinical Director, Client Services Manager, and Client Supervisors.</p> <p>· To provide quality person-centred care to meet the needs of service users to continue living independently at home with minimum reliance on assistance from others.</p> <p>· To promote a caring environment for clients through high standards of professional practice that are conducive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the clients.</p> <p>· To provide high-standard services as specified in agreed care plans and to contribute to the continual review of clients needs.</p> <p><strong><ins>Key Accountabilities</ins></strong></p> <p>To be responsible for the safe and professional delivery of personal and practical care assistance in accordance with the care plan and the ‘Safer Better Healthcare Standards’ (HIQA).</p> <p>This may include:</p> <p>· Assistance with physical tasks e.g. washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, incontinence care, mobility care and dementia care.</p> <p>· Home Help duties e.g. laundry, and light housekeeping (as part of an agreed care plan).</p> <p>· To prepare meals daily or as described in the client care plan.</p> <p>· Social tasks to help clients maintain community and family involvement (this may include taking clients out as part of an agreed care plan.)</p> <p>· Escort duties e.g. bringing a client to a medical or social appointment</p> <p>· Working with other professionals in the field to develop individual care plans.</p> <p>· Maintaining written Daily Journal notes on the client.</p> <p>· Reporting any changes in the client’s condition or environment.</p> <p>· Reporting any concerns of abuse or suspected abuse of your client.</p> <p>· Reporting any complaints or defective equipment.</p> <p>· Maintaining high standards of hygiene and adhering to the principles of infection prevention and control.</p> <p><strong><ins>Qualifications required</ins></strong></p> <p>· Minimum completed and passed 2 Modules (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) in a Fetac Level 5 / QQI Health Care qualification or full Fetac Level 5 / QQI Health Care qualification or equivalent qualification in a relevant healthcare discipline.</p> <p>· Experience in-home care or nursing home care.</p> <p>· Care of the elderly or care of people with disabilities experience.</p> <p>· Current Moving and Handling certificate.</p> <p>· Current CPR certificate.</p> <p>· Demonstration of reliability and punctuality.</p> <p>· Excellent verbal and written English and communication skills.</p> <p>· Current Garda vetting clearance.</p>