Healthcare Assistant MH

Job Details Job category:  healthcare assistant Company:  BRINDLEY HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED T/A MANOR HOMECARE SERVICES Job Location:  TLC Ctr Moneycooley Co. Kildar Kildare W23 H028 53.3599472045898 -6.5942440032959  Positions:  10 Start date:  05/06/2024 Contract type:  Permanent Full-time Positions :  10 Career level:  Entry Level Salary:  27000.00 Euro Annually Hours per week:  39 Remote/Blended Working:  No Sector:  human health and social work activities Application Details In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the  Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit  if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Job Description & Skills Required Full Time Healthcare Assistants are currently required by BRINDLEY HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED T/A MANOR HOMECARE SERVICES, with a salary of €27000, 39 hours per week and in respect of which the minimum hourly rate of remuneration is €13.31. Candidates should have as a minimum QQI Level 5 in healthcare or above, experience in care of the Older Person is highly desirable. DESCRIPTION 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 reasonable be given by members of the service users family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILTIES: 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 service users through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations. To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying. To inspect, launder and mend service users' clothes. 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 Manor Home Care'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. It is considered essential that healthcare workers possess the following qualities: Self motivated & well organised. Flexible. Caring & sensitive to the needs of others. Ability to use own initiative. Please apply to recruitment@orpea.net