We are looking for a Part-time Care Assistent to join our team in a residential care home in Monastervan, Co Kildare
***Working pattern Monday to Sunday, day and night shifts***
Average 20 hours per hours per week,
Job Description:
Assisting residents with their hygiene needs, such as bathing,foot spas, hair care, dressing and undressing.
Serving meals to clients who require assistance at mealtimes.
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.
Assisting the nursing staff to turn and re-position Help those who need help with walking and limb exercises as directed.
Assisting clients to maintain their wardrobes and personal space as needed, including light cleaning, bed making and disposal of rubbish.
Escorting clients as requested to appointments or shopping trips.
Reporting to the nursing staff any changes observed in clients e.g. pain, skin changes or weight loss.
Disposal of waste, including clinical waste.
Requirements:
Level 5 in Care Assistant
Experience in a similar role
Good working knowledge of English
Knowledge and willingness to apply safe working practices
Knowledge of how to use the equipment necessary to carry out the assigned tasks.
Garda vetting is required.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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