TITLE: Home Support Worker
(Subject to funding and successful completion of probation)
DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:
We require a caring, kind and considerate person who will support Clarecare in delivering a dedicated person-centred community-based Home Support Service to people who are experiencing difficulties, thereby facilitating them to remain at home within their community. Home Support refers to personal care and practical personal assistance with a wide range of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL's) that can help a person live at home if they are ill, frail or disabled.
ROLE: To provide practical Home Support (IADL's) on behalf of Clarecare's Home Support Service to service users to enable them to live at home in a safe, secure and comfortable way.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this role is to deliver a safe, effective & efficient Home Support service in line with required practice standards, to support older people (with assessed support needs) and where relevant, their specified person(s) (e.g. family, friends who provide care) so as to enable the service user to be as independent as possible in their own home, for as long as possible. Flexibility and willingness to travel is essential.
HOURS OF WORK: This is a part-time permanent role (subject to receipt of continued funding from HSE as Service Provider and successful completion of 12 months probationary period). Due to the nature of Home Support Services for Older People in the Community, we are unable to ascertain at any given time, the volume of business being offered/provided by HSE as Service Provider and therefore, are unable to offer regular work hours to the Home Support Worker.
JOB LOCATION: The position offered is based in the community providing Home Support services to vulnerable service users. A full clean current driver's licence, use of own vehicle for work purposes, and willingness to indemnify Clarecare regarding using your car for business purposes is essential for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
General Responsibilities:
* To report to the Home Support Area Manager in your area or designate.
* To adhere to Clarecare required standards of practice including policies and procedures in relation to all work as a Home Support Worker.
* To adhere to guidelines on Infection Prevention & Control.
* To maintain records in accordance with Clarecare standards.
* To attend supervision sessions with the Home Support Area Manager or designate.
* To perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to you.
* To participate in mandatory training & assessment including induction training.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Essential Requirements:
* Candidates must possess the following qualifications: QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or Community Care or Nursing Studies.
* Hold a minimum of 1 years' relevant experience in a Nursing Home/Hospital/Day Centre or community setting.
* To hold current Manual Handling & Patient Moving & Handling certification.
* Awareness and understanding of regulations and legislation within the Home Support profession.
Work Competencies Required:
* Flexible and approachable with a positive attitude.
* Ability to deal with emergencies and difficult situations.
* Excellent attention to detail with a keen interest in the welfare of service users.
* Ability to maintain and foster confidentiality at all times.
Key Relationships:
* Home Support Operations Manager / PHN's / HSE Service Provider Home Support team
* CEO
* Training Dept. and wider Clarecare team
Other Essential Requirements:
* A positive 'fit to work' medical.
* A positive Garda vetting disclosure through Clarecare.
* Verification of Identity (current driving licence/passport).
* Use of own vehicle for work purposes, full clean driver's licence.
NOTE: The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.
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