Careers – Join The Team!

Community based Health Care Assistant  / Care Support Worker  required for Westport/Louisburgh  area for Dementia specific care.  The role is to assist clients with activities of daily living which ensure they are comfortable and safe within their own homes.

Experience in dementia care would be an advantage.

Health Care Skills QQI  Level 5 is desirable

The position is for 15 Hours per week.

Position subject to Garda Vetting.

Please send your cv to info@westernalzheimers.ie

Closing Date : October 30th

Community based Health Care Assistant / Care Support Worker required for Crossmolina area for Dementia specific care. The role is to assist clients with activities of daily living which ensure they are comfortable and safe within their own homes.

Experience in dementia care would be an advantage.

Health Care Skills QQI Level 5 is desirable, but not essential

The position is for 15 Hours per week.

Position subject to Garda Vetting.

Please send your cv to info@westernalzheimers.ie

Closing Date : October 30th

Western Alzheimers has Vacancies on our DSP Community Employment Scheme for Care Assistants as part of our In Home Support Service in the following areas: in Westport, Ballina, Leenane, Crossmolina, Castlebar, Charlestown & Ballintubber.

DSP Criteria Applies. Please contact your local DSP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for this vacancy.

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and applicants must be in receipt of a qualifying Irish social welfare payment for 1 year or more.

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

We are looking for honest, reliable, committed and empathetic individuals to make a connection with our clients and understand that the relationship is the most important part of providing care. Flexible availability & a full clean drivers licence required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to up-skill and gain further experience in a person-centred healthcare setting. QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support Award training provided.

Hours 19.5 hrs per week , CE Scheme rates apply

Full more information phone : 094 93 64900. Please send your cv to: niall.hynes@westernalzheimers.ie

Western Alzheimers Mayo is now recruiting for community based Healthcare Assistants (in home support) throughout County Mayo to join our Community Employment project.

LOCATIONS

Western Alzheimers has Vacancies on our Community Employment Programme (C.E.) for HealthCare Assistants across Mayo

Swinford

Ballina

Westport

Claremorris

Belmullet

Eligibility to participate on C.E is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and applicants must also be in receipt of a qualifying Social welfare payment for 1 year or more.

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to up-skill and gain further experience in a person-centred healthcare setting. QQI Level 5 Healthcare training provided.

Full details from Western Alzheimers Office, Ballindine, Claremorris, Co Mayo. Tel: (094) 93 64900 or niall.hynes@westernalzheimers.ie

Western Alzheimers Roscommon is now recruiting for community based Healthcare Assistants throughout County Roscommon to join our Community Employment project.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get back to work, up-skill and gain further experience in a person-centered healthcare setting. QQI certified Healthcare training with support provided.

Duties include caring for people with Alzheimers Disease/dementia and providing supportive care in the clients’ home. Tasks may include assisting with personal care, social engagement, meal preparation etc.

Flexible availability & a full clean drivers licence is required.

This vacancy is on our Community Employment Project so CE eligibility applies :You must be 21 years or over AND in receipt of a qualifying Irish Social Welfare payment for 1 year or more

Hours are 19.5 per week and all positions are subject to Garda Vetting.

For further information, please phone (090) 6627816 or email roscommon@westernalzheimers.ie

Western Alzheimers Galway is now recruiting for community based Healthcare Assistants throughout County Galway to join our Community Employment project.

LOCATIONS:

Tuam

Galway City

Claregalway

Headford

Ballinasloe

Moycullen / Oughterard / Rosscahill

Corrandulla

Loughrea

Inverin/ Roundstone

Renvyle/ Clifden

Connemara

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get back to work, up-skill and gain further experience in a person-centered healthcare setting. QQI certified Healthcare training with support provided.

Duties include caring for people with Alzheimers Disease/dementia and providing supportive care in the clients’ home. Tasks may include assisting with personal care, social engagement, meal preparation etc.

Flexible availability & a full clean drivers licence is required.

This vacancy is on our Community Employment Project so CE eligibility applies : You must be 21 years or over AND in receipt of a qualifying Irish Social Welfare payment for 1 year or more

Hours are 19.5 per week and all positions are subject to Garda Vetting.

For further information, please phone (091) 565 193 or email galway@westernalzheimers.ie

Job Title  Health Care Assistant

Publication April 2020

Reporting Relationship The Health Care Assistant reports directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Purpose of the Post

To assist in the provision of care delivery at the highest level of care. To ensure that residents retain their dignity and privacy.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, promoting their equality and dignity at all times

· To carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager e.g. washing, toileting , dressing, undressing, dining and all other aspects of daily living.

· Act as the named carer for specific residents as allocated by the Senior Health Care Assistant.

· Respect privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence

· Ensure all residents living areas and bedrooms are left neat and presentable for residents and visitors of Maryfield Nursing Home.

· Contribute to the moving and treatment of residents to maximise physical comfort, utilising manual handling techniques. Provide particular attention to residents who have limited mobility.

· Observe care plans and alert Nurses regarding any changes in the physical and mental state of the residents

· Report immediately any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents or visitors.

· Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for the residents, staff and visitors of Maryfield Nursing Home.

· Communication with all residents and their family/friends. Ensure that all are made feel welcome and offered refreshments.

· Know all residents by name.

· Assist in the delivery of end of life care. · Answer the call bell promptly.

· Contribute to the serving of resident meals, assisting residents to eat and drink as necessary.

· Escort residents when needed to travel externally.

· Comply with all policies and procedures relevant to job role including those that incorporate health and safety, infection control and waste disposal.

· Be willing to achieve FETAC level 5 – Health Care Assistant and undertake appointed on-going training.

· To undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Clinical Nurse Manager.

· Be aware of the confidential nature of the work and in particular, the right of residents to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of Maryfield Nursing Home or its residents with people outside Maryfield Nursing Home.

· The foregoing should not be considered exhaustive.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifications, experience and knowledge

No educational qualifications are required. Desirable FETAC Level 5- Health Care Assistant.

Experience Essential: Previous experience with older people

Essential skills, competencies and/or knowledge

· Demonstrate sound knowledge of older people.

· Previous experience in care of the elderly.

Core Aptitudes:

· Act as a good role model.

· Must be of the caring nature, sympathetic to the needs of all the residents.

· Have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Western Alzheimers Galway is now recruiting for Healthcare Assistants  to join our Community Employment project for our new daycare in Claregalway.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get back to work, up-skill and gain further experience in a person-centered healthcare setting. QQI certified Healthcare training with support provided.

Duties include caring for people with Alzheimers Disease/dementia and providing supportive care in the clients’ home. Tasks may include assisting with personal care, social engagement, meal preparation etc.

Flexible availability & a full clean drivers licence is required.

This vacancy is on our Community Employment Project so CE eligibility applies : You must be 21 years or over AND in receipt of a qualifying Irish Social Welfare payment for 1 year or more

Hours are 19.5 per week and all positions are subject to Garda Vetting.

To apply or for further information, please phone (091) 565 193 or email galway@westernalzheimers.ie