An exciting opportunity has opened up with an established business for a Homecare Manager has become available on an initial 3 month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be accountable for planning and implementing initial homecare assessments and care plans with both prospect and existing Homecare Clients. The role is Client and Healthcare Assistant facing which involves driving. You are in the office approximately 30% of your working week. This role is designed to support the client and the team of around 20 Healthcare Assistants who tend to our clients.
Location: Travel throughout West Limerick County is essential.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of both client and healthcare assistant
Responsibility for the overall Healthcare Assistant welfare, supported by HR
Liaise daily with both healthcare Assistants and Client Co-Ordinator’s team
Have a clear understanding of HSE and HIQA governance.
Implement best practice supported by CPD practices.
Deliver clinical governance data to support a quality assurance approach.
Adapt a direct approach to clients in reference to competency skills assessments with all Healthcare Assistants
Develop and monitor a value for money approach, enabling the business to grow
Arrange meetings to support Healthcare Assistants supported by actions and outcomes
Involvement and support in recruitment and on boarding of new employees
Support Staff, through effective communication, employee appraisal process and identifying and development of talent
Essential Requirements
Be a registered Nurse with an active pin
Candidates must have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and be fully proficient in basic IT systems
Must have an Allied Health Care Background or Nursing Qualification
Must have experience in the development and delivery of care needs
Candidates are required to have excellent people skills in addition to the ability to work independently and manage your own time
Experience in Community Homecare desirable
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Jessica Kennedy
jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie
021 2427110