- Assisting service users with all personal care tasks which will include; washing, dressing, showering, bathing, oral hygiene, and housekeeping.
- Assisting service users with their mobility using the appropriate equipment as instructed.
- Preparing and/or heating meals, drinks and evening snacks where necessary.
- Providing assistance with all personal continence care.
- Domestic cleaning, doing the laundry, housekeeping etc.
- Enabling service users to take their prescribed medication and completing the necessary documentation.
- To undertake training as necessary to perform your duties to the highest standards. To assist the service user to remain safe and secure.
- To appropriately record and report any changes in circumstances in the service user’s social or health condition to the line manager/nurse.
- To comply with all risk assessment and to be responsible for notifying your line manager of any changes you think may be necessary.
- To be accountable for your work practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills within the care sector.
- To respect the rights of service users, and to strive to establish and maintain their trust and confidence, and that of their families and friends.
- To attend such training ‘Food Hygiene’ Health & Safety Courses and other related training activity as may be organised from time to time.
- To ensure whilst handling all equipment and materials provided care and domestic service function that strict observance is paid to safe handling procedures.
- To ensure that all materials and equipment are promptly and neatly returned to the appropriate storeroom at the end of each shift and to ensure that the storeroom is properly secured.
- To ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic, safe and secure condition.
- To establish and maintain relationships between clients, staff and other involved personnel.
- To keep strict observance of personal presentation and hygiene as trained.
- To respect the rights of service users including privacy and dignity.
- To have regard for the confidentiality requirement of both the client organisation and Sodexho Ireland.
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in the provision of care, a FETEC Level 5 Major in care ..
- A commitment to training.
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- An ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to cope under pressure
- An ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
- Able to work without direct supervision.
- This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Garda Vetting.