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Last Login: February 26th
Member since: 02/04/2024
Has own transportation
Comfortable with Pets
Available on short notice
Nonsmoker
Language: English,
Edu Level :Leaving Certificate (NFQ Levels 4 and 5)
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Senior Carer We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly dependable Senior Carer to join our care team and provide one-to-one care for an elderly lady living in her own home in the Stillorgan area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality, attentive care and is confident in taking additional responsibility to ensure the client’s wellbeing and comfort at home. The ideal candidate will work with the Family Care Coordinator to update the Care Plan as care needs evolve and take primary in the home responsibility for ensuring processes are in place to manage medications, highlight concerns that need to be addressed by suitable medical professionals, ensure the living and sleeping environment are healthy and clean and interact as needed with the clients medical team and make proactive suggestions that improve quality of life. This role requires a proactive approach to monitoring health and wellbeing, ensuring standards of care are consistently maintained, and communicating effectively with the in care team. Work Schedule: This is a rotational role, working 4 days on and 4 days off, offering a balanced schedule with regular time off. Typical hours: 8:00am to 7:00pm (occasionally up to 8:00pm) You will work closely with another carer to ensure continuity of care, accurate handovers, and consistent daily routines. Pay & Benefits: Excellent rate of pay (based on experience) Car and travel expenses covered Regular, structured roster providing a good work–life balance Supportive family environment – you will be working directly for the family and reporting to the Family Care Coordinator Ongoing support and open communication from the family team Key Responsibilities: Personal Care: Provide high-quality assistance with washing, dressing, mobility, continence care, and overall daily living needs while maintaining dignity and comfort at all times. Medication Oversight: Ensure medications are administered in line with prescribed instructions. Check, count, and monitor medication supplies, maintain accurate records, and promptly report any discrepancies or concerns. Ensure the processes for recording and administering medication and the storage of medications is professional grade. Health Monitoring: Proactively monitor physical and cognitive wellbeing, identifying early signs of health concerns, discomfort, or changes in condition. Make suggestions to the team for new approaches and escalate concerns to the Family Care Coordinator. Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks, taking into account dietary needs and preferences. Home Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, and organised living environment, including light housekeeping and laundry duties. Companionship & Engagement: Provide meaningful companionship, emotional reassurance, and support with short walks or appointments where required. Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear, detailed daily notes and provide structured updates to the Family Care Coordinator regarding wellbeing, medication, and any observed changes. Continuity of Care: Ensure thorough shift handovers and uphold agreed care standards consistently. Requirements: Previous experience in a Senior Carer role or demonstrable experience taking additional responsibility for medication management, health monitoring, and care standards Significant prior experience caring for elderly individuals (home care or professional setting) Confidence in medication handling and health observation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – compassion, professionalism, and reliability are essential Ability to work independently and use sound judgement Full, clean driver’s licence and access to your own car (mileage expenses reimbursed) Fluent English (spoken and written) References required before starting
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