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Health Care Worker - Sundial

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Depaul

Aug 24

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Dublin

Requirements

  • One year’s full time experience as Health Care Assistant, preferably in a residential setting. It is essential that you have experience in assisting with personal care management. It is desirable to have experience/ interest in dealing with homelessness, substance misuse problems and mental health issues.
  • Good standard education.
  • QQI/FETAC level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award to work as a Health Care Assistant.
  • Infection Control and Manual Handling
  • Understand why people become homeless and the issues they present with, and what supports can be offered in services to service users with complex needs
  • Understanding of risk management principles.
  • Capable of responding calmly in a crisis and use your own initiative to deal with incidents as they arise
  • Be able to work as part of a team understanding the importance of team communication
  • Have an understanding of Health and Safety and the health and safety requirements within a residential setting working with homeless people.
  • Have a knowledge and understanding of the vision, mission and values of Depaul

Responsibilities

  • Offer personal care & support in regard to hygiene issues in accordance with Depaul’s career standards, to uphold the dignity and respect of the residents
  • Prompting service users to take their medication regularly
  • Assisting high support needs residents with getting up in the morning, washing dressing and changing of clothes, incontinence management etc. in privacy of rooms
  • Monitor for pressure areas occurring and know what measures to put in place to prevent them
  • As required, adapt levels of assistance to needs of particular residents, encouraging maximum levels of independence
  • Apply the Depaul Carer’s personal standard of hygiene in assisting in the prevention of infection
  • Operate effectively to prevent cross-infection, using recognized Infection Control measures
  • Assist with maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents
  • Offer laundry support for residents – in particular those with incontinence issues
  • Support and assist residents where possible to be active themselves in maintaining good standards of cleanliness in bedrooms
  • Ensure the nutritional needs of residents are met. Assist with feeding of residents when required
  • Promote and support the importance of a well-balanced diet for residents with high support care needs
  • Where appropriate ensure that food is stored hygienically and safely
  • Offer support and intervene, as directed by the nurse, to the residents in regard hydration and nutrition
  • Liaise with Shift Co-ordinator, as often as required, and participate fully in Handovers, when in attendance
  • Link in with on-site nurse daily, as required, especially in regard to resident care
  • Report health issues or concerns to Nurse, Shift co-ordinator and LMT as required
  • Report all Incidents (as instructed by the Local Management), as per Depaul’s Incident Management procedure
  • Alert a manager of any crisis or behaviour management issues and to use on call manager, if no local manager present
  • Support other staff in maintaining good order and organisation in the house
  • If required, at the direction of a manager or Nurse, accompany residents to medical/health related appointments
  • Support residents in taking their daily medication and keep appropriate records as per the medication standards on-site
  • Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and localised safety statement
  • Undertake assigned duties regarding the overall security of the house and to use security systems put in place
  • Report all Health & Safety issues and manage same, as appropriate to your role
  • Work collaboratively with other carers and all other staff in the best interests of the residents
  • Use the formal communication systems of the service (i.e. Communications book, Case Notes, Handover records etc.) to ensure effective communication between shifts and other staff

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Health Care Worker - Sundial.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

The position is a Temporary Contract for 12 months, with the possibility to extend.

What is the salary for this Health Care Worker position?

The salary is €32,100.00 per annum.

Where will the Health Care Worker be based?

The worker will be based in Sundial Dublin and St. Vincent’s Cork.

What are the main responsibilities of the Health Care Worker?

Main responsibilities include providing personal care and support, assisting with medication, promoting hygiene, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and maintaining a safe environment for residents.

What experience is required for this position?

One year of full-time experience as a Health Care Assistant, preferably in a residential setting, with experience in personal care management is required.

Is a specific qualification necessary for this role?

Yes, a QQI/FETAC level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award is required to work as a Health Care Assistant.

What qualities are desirable in a candidate for this position?

Desirable qualities include understanding of issues related to homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, and being capable of responding calmly in crisis situations.

Are there specific training requirements for this position?

Yes, training in Infection Control and Manual Handling is required.

How many weekends a month will the Health Care Worker be expected to work?

The Health Care Worker will be expected to work two weekends a month.

What should candidates understand about the residents they will be supporting?

Candidates should understand the reasons people become homeless and the complexities involved, as well as what support services can be offered to those with complex needs.

Changing lives & creating futures since 1958.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1958
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DePaul, a progressive, not-for-profit organization founded in 1958, is committed to providing quality services including assisted and independent living services for seniors; residential, rehabilitation and treatment services to persons with mental illness in recovery, some of whom have a history of homelessness; addiction prevention and support services, vocational programs and affordable housing. DePaul assists individuals in achieving their optimum level of independence and success in the environment of their choice, while remaining sensitive to assessed community needs and available resources. DePaul provides services in 20 counties in New York, North Carolina and South Carolina and serves nearly 5,000 people each year in nearly 60 residential program sites. DePaul operates nearly 3,000 beds and employs nearly 1,700 people.