Healthcare assistant

at  ChildVision

Role: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Grace Park road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Hours: 39hrs per week
Contract Type: 1 Maternity Cover, 1 fixed term

ABOUT CHILDVISION:

ChildVision, the National Education Centre for Blind Children, based in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, is a vibrant and inclusive organization dedicated to supporting children who are blind or visually impaired. We are seeking passionate and skilled Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent.
• Full, clean Irish Driving Licence.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a healthcare setting, specifically within disability services, nursing homes, or community care.
• Proven experience in providing a range of personal care services to individuals with disabilities

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals with varying communication needs.
• Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including collaboration with other healthcare professionals, family members, and caregivers.
• Care Delivery: Ability to provide compassionate, person-centred care that respects individual needs, preferences, and dignity.
• IT Proficiency: Basic IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint, and electronic documentation systems.
• Organizational & Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple demands, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address potential issues proactively and effectively.

KNOWLEDGE:

• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of the New Directions Framework for Disability Services (if applicable).
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles (e.g., GDPR).
• Awareness of relevant infection control practices.
• New direction standards

ROLE SUMMARY:

To provide high quality, person-centered care to individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings, including residential care, nursing homes, and community care. This role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being while adhering to all relevant health and safety regulations and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring and reporting o service user’s health
• Maintaining safe surroundings for the service users
• Bathing, showering, and personal hygiene assistance.
• Dressing and undressing of service users
• Meal preparation and assistance with feeding.
• Toileting assistance.
• Mobility assistance in daily activities (including transfers and use of assistive devices).
• Transporting and accompanying service users to and from residential houses, doctors’ visits and therapy sessions