Day Care Assistant - CE Scheme - Assumption Parish Services
Assumption Parish Services
Carlow
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
Key Responsibilities: Personal Care: * Assist service users with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting. * Promote independence and dignity in all aspects of care. * Medication Administration: * Administer medication to service users as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timing. * Monitor medication administration and report any adverse reactions. Health Monitoring: * Take vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and report any abnormalities to the registered nurse. * Observe service users for signs of illness or deterioration and take appropriate action. Social and Emotional Support: * Provide companionship and emotional support to service users. * Engage service users in social activities and encourage participation in group activities. Mealtimes and Nutrition: * Assist service users with mealtimes, ensuring adequate intake of food and fluids. * Monitor dietary needs and preferences. Record Keeping: * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of service users' care, including medication administration, incident reports, and progress notes. Health and Safety: * Adhere to infection control procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment. * Promote health and safety practices among service users and staff. Ideal Candidate: * Caring and Compassionate: Genuine empathy for older adults. * Reliable and Punctual: Strong work ethic and commitment to the role. * Good Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with service users, families, and colleagues. * Basic Healthcare Knowledge: Understanding of basic healthcare procedures and medication administration. * Physical Fitness: Ability to lift and transfer service users. * Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Benefits: * Gain Valuable Experience: Develop skills in personal care, medication administration, and health monitoring. * Make a Difference: Contribute to the well-being of older adults. Must be willing to complete Health Care Assistant QQI Level 5 qualification