Job Description:
We are recruiting for experienced, hardworking and dedicated healthcare assistants for several senior roles within our organisation.
Must be a driver with access to a vehicle or have a full Irish drivers licence.
If you are looking for a career in Homecare and not just a job, then join our new exciting team for the delivery of high-quality Home Care services in Dublin.
About Us:
We are an independent provider of Home Care in the community. From a nursing background, our mission is to maximize the abilities and promote Service User in all areas of their lives by providing quality, person-centered services.
The role of the staff is to support and assist Service Users in every aspect of daily living in order to empower Service Users to live a valued life of optimal independence and participation within their home and the community.
We provide extensive training to our staff and ongoing support to empower them to provide high-quality care to our Service Users on a day-to-day basis. Newly hired staff will work in collaboration with colleagues and the Homecare Service Manager to foster a high standard of service and care.
Job Description for Team Leader for Homecare (Homecare Support Worker):
* To support new staff integration with the team.
* To introduce new support workers to service users.
* To provide a thorough induction for new staff to service users.
* Carry out quality checks/reviews.
* Carry out audits.
* Assessments of new service users.
* Care reviews on existing service users.
* To provide domestic and personal care to service users in their own homes.
* To attend Team Leader and Management meetings.
* To distribute PPE.
* On call when required.
* Ad hoc duties that may arise.
* Liaise with managers in relation to Service User needs.
* To work in co-operation with various professionals and service users and/or carers in providing agreed care plans.
* To empower service users to remain independent in their homes, to promote community inclusion, and enhance the quality of life of Service Users.
* Assisting Service users with personal care and practical needs.
* Review and monitor Service users’ health & well-being.
* To form a therapeutic relationship and rapport with Service Users and maintain a positive, constructive and professional relationship.
* Ensuring Service User safety through a high level of observation skills, accurate recording & reporting.
Required Qualifications / Experience:
* Verifiable home care industry experience of more than 1 year in the last 3 years, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Has QQI 5/6 qualifications or is willing to work towards completing QQI 6.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
* Reliable and caring.
* Must be able to read, write and speak in English to a high standard.
* Flexible and adaptable nature.
* Willing to travel to provide care to the service users in the community.
* Person-centered approach to supporting the Service Users in Homecare.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Availability to work a variety of shift types 24/7.
Benefits:
* No sickness awards.
* Long Service Awards.
* Continuous support for staff.
* Free Garda Vetting.
* Employee Referral Scheme.
* Flexible working initiatives where appropriate.
* Free comprehensive induction and training programme.
* Career Development Opportunities.
* Leadership Development Programme.
* Support for QQI level 5/6 training.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Employee assistance program.
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