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We are looking for a Part-time Domiciliary Carer to join our team in a residential care home in Newbridge , Co Kildare
***Working pattern Monday to Sunday, day and night shifts***
Minimum 18 hours per hours per week
Job Description:
- Assisting residents with their hygiene needs, such as bathing, hair care, dressing and undressing.
- Helping those who need help 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.
- Escort clients within and, in some circumstances, outside the residence.
- Reporting to nursing staff any complaints of pain, distress etc., from clients.
- Cleaning and restocking of linen presses/wardrobes and ensuring personal clothing is in the correct locker/wardrobe. Ensure correct laundry bags are used, tied and labeled and brought to laundry.
- Dispose 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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