COMMUNITY CARE ASSISTANT - Drogheda. Mid-East. Irlanda

Home Care / Healthcare Assistants Required

Home Care Plus Limited with their registered offices at Unit 3, First Floor, Block 3 Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 22 D22 KP44 are currently looking for Home Care/Health Care Assistants for their numerous clients.

Main roles and responsibilities include:

➢    To undertake personal care and daily living tasks as agreed with the client, their family and the professionals involved with the individual service plan.

➢    To work at all times within the policies and procedures of Connected Health Ltd or if required Next of Kin.

➢    To provide clients with opportunities to express their preference as to the way tasks are carried out. - To develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients and colleagues from various backgrounds.

➢    To communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor, in particular regarding changes in the client’s condition or circumstances.

➢    To use the services on-call system in accordance with the service guidance. To attend training including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision sessions as required.

➢    To complete documentation, including client records and timesheets.

➢    To comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

➢    To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities as required.

➢    To be responsible for maintaining and improving one's own knowledge and skills through experience and training.

➢    To undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager after successfully completing specific training and personal skills development.

➢    To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Requirements and Skills

•    Good Standard of English – both spoken and written

•    Caring and Passionate

•    One year of paid home care experience and/or

•    QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person (we can help you achieve this)

Remuneration is €27,000 per annum and 39  hours per week.  

Candidates who wish to be considered for the position should email their CVs with a cover letter to our offices or by email to Paul.Spiersconnected-health.ie