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In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Job Description- 2772216796875;-6.10296583175659;Coliemore Hous , 3 Coliemore Road , Dalkey , Co. Dublin , A96 A8D5
Care Assistants work in various settings, such as care homes, hospitals, and private homes.
The role and responsibilities of a Care Assistant are diverse. No two days are the same. What they do on a daily basis depends not only on the client’s needs but also their interests. A Care Assistant job description revolves around helping clients with daily tasks which may be difficult for the client to complete alone.Duties also include providing emotional support to improve clients’ overall wellbeing.
Care Assistant duties also differ depending on whether they choose to work flexibly or become a Live-in Carer, where they move in with a client or couple to provide continuity of assistance.
The duties of a Care Assistant involve a mix of practical and emotional support. For this reason, it’s difficult to list them all. However, here’s a list of five key duties of a Care Assistant:
Personal Care – washing & dressingCompanionship – being a friendly face
Domestic Care –laundry, cleaning & tidying
Mobility – assistance getting around
Medication – reminders & collecting prescriptions
The job description of a Care Assistant is broad as different clients have different care needs. The role and responsibilities of a Care Assistant vary depending on these needs. Some may require Companionship Care or help with everyday household tasks.Other clients may require more specialist care for conditions such as Parkinson’s, dementia or Multiples Sclerosis.
Ultimately, the duties of a Care Assistant revolve around providing person centred, high quality care to the clients.- Sector:
- Not Required