Care Assistant - Dublin

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In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.

Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description
  1. 2772216796875;-6.10296583175659;Coliemore House , 3 Coliemore Road , Dalkey , Co. Dublin , A96 A8D5
A care assistant provides support to individuals who need help with daily living activities, Their duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, medication, and encouraging social and physical activities, while also monitoring the individual's well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Care: Assisting with tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Mobility Support: Helping residents or clients move around, including using mobility aids, and ensuring their safety.
Medication Assistance:

Administering medication as prescribed, following instructions, and reporting any concerns to relevant healthcare professionals.

Meal Preparation and Feeding: Helping with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration.
Monitoring Health and Well-being: Observing and reporting any changes in physical or mental health to the appropriate staff.
Encouraging Activity: Supporting residents or clients to participate in social and physical activities.
Maintaining a Safe Environment: Ensuring the environment is safe and comfortable for residents/clients, and reporting any hazards.
Communication and Documentation:
Maintaining clear communication with residents/clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, and accurately documenting care provided.
Work Environments:
Care Homes: Providing support to residents in a communal living setting.
Home Support: Providing support to individuals in their own homes.
Essential Skills and Qualities:
Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and responding to the emotional and physical needs of others.
Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with residents/clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
Physical Stamina: Being able to assist with mobility and other physical tasks.
Attention to Detail: Accurately administering medication, monitoring health, and maintaining records.
Patience and Respect: Treating residents/clients with dignity and respect, and respecting their independence.
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