HealthCare Assistant - WPEP Scheme - Leitrim Development Company
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This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance.Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.
Job Description
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Health Care Assistant
This work experience programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme.- The participant will gain practical experience hands on with patient care, assisting patients in a health care environment. You will be trained to assist care duties and tasks, detailed in the individual care plan for the client.
- Trained in assisting clients with all personal care: toileting, washing, dressing etc.
- Trained in assisting in practical support such as house cleaning; cooking; dish washing; etc.
- Ensuring clients are provided with refreshments and light snacks, as required
- Trained in promoting independence and choice where possible.
- Upholding client’s rights and preserving their dignity,
Role Description
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection.This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.
The participant will receive formal/informal training and mentoring in the following:
Formal Training: Health & Safety
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare SupportCustomer Service Training
HACCP
Informal training:Customer Service: meet/greet and assist the patients on arriving and leaving
Providing care during their stayTime Management
Communication Skills
IT skills
- Sector:
- Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years):
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