HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
TITLE OF POST: Healthcare Assistant Contract and Relief
LOCATION: North Dublin
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST: Established in **Apply on the website** by
Fr Peter McVerry, the charity works with individuals at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness, in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Limerick.
Peter McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of
homelessness prevention, Family Services, housing, homeless services,
under **Apply on the website**s residential and drug treatment.
OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
OUR MISSION: Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing
homelessness, the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage.
Peter McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily
to younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of
homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model within
a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect.
1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader;
* To work as part of a team of?Health Care Assistants, under the
direction of the Nursing team.
* To provide quality person centered care to meet the needs of
residents in order for them to continue living independently with
privacy and dignity.
* To promote a caring environment for residents through high
standards of professional practice which are conducive to the
physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the
service users.
* To provide high standard services as specified in agreed care
plans and to contribute to the continual review of resident?s needs.
2. TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
* Adherence to safety and security protocols;
* Ensuring that the environment is maintained to a high standard at
all times;
* Assigning routine tasks and domestic duties to residents;
* Keeping stock of household necessities and purchasing weekly
groceries;
* Providing meals along with residents to support the development of
independent living skills;
* Advice and help to residents with housekeeping needs;
* Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation.
3. CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:
* It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.
4. TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:
* In your interactions with management, staff and residents of the
Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.
5. OTHER DUTIES:
* Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social
Care Leader.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:_
* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare, Pre-Nursing or those who are working
towards the qualification.
* Previous nursing home experience an advantage.
* The desire to be part of a team
* Genuine passion for working in healthcare and to provide person
centered care
* Experience with Neuro/Rehab and Acquired Brain Injury an advantage
TO APPLY, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PMVT APPLICATION FORM FROM
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
