We are looking for a Part-time Care Assistants to join our team in a residential care home in Monasterevin, Co Kildare
***Working pattern Monday to Sunday, day and night shifts***
Average 20 hours per hours per week
Job Description:
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Assisting residents with their hygiene needs, such as bathing,foot spas, hair care, dressing and undressing.
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Serving meals to clients who require assistance at mealtimes.
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Ensure dietary needs are adhered to, including special diets and supplementary drinks, under the direction of the nursing staff. Report if any client is not eating/drinking.
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Assisting the nursing staff to turn and re-position Help those who need help with walking and limb exercises as directed.
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Assisting clients to maintain their wardrobes and personal space as needed, including light cleaning, bed making and disposal of rubbish.
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Escorting clients as requested to appointments or shopping trips.
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Reporting to the nursing staff any changes observed in clients e.g. pain, skin changes or weight loss.
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Disposal of waste, including clinical waste.
Requirements:
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Level 5 in Care Assistant
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Experience in a similar role
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Good working knowledge of English
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Knowledge and willingness to apply safe working practices
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Knowledge of how to use the equipment necessary to carry out the assigned tasks.
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Garda vetting is required.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
