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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 11
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Perform health care related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists. |
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Administer bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. |
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Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. |
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Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands. |
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Care for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care and help in adjusting to new lifestyles. |
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Instruct and advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition and infant care. |
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Plan, shop for, and prepare nutritious meals, or assist families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals. |
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Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services. |
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Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle. |
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Train family members to provide bedside care. |
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The following information is based on the National Skills Bulletin 2010 and displays some useful information about selected occupations, or occupation groups.
Each occupation is examined in terms of its employment profile (based on the data from the Quarterly National Household Survey by the Central Statistics Office (CSO)), recent employment trends and other available indicators on the demand and supply of skills.
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| Growth Rate 2004 - 2009 |
This shows the average annual employment growth for the period. May be a guide to future trends |
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+8%
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-0%
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| Part-time workers |
This shows the percentage of part-time workers in the total employment of an occupation
Total employed in this occupation: 49800 |
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Part-time
38%
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62%
Full-time
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| Older workers |
This shows the percentage of workers over 55 in the total employment of an occupation |
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Over 55
21%
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79%
Under 55
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| Ratio of Male / Female workers |
This shows the percentage of male and female workers in the total employment of an occupation |
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Male
17%
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83%
Female
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| Non-Irish National workers |
This shows the percentage of Irish national and non-Irish national workers in the total employment of an occupation |
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Non-Irish
15%
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85%
Irish
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Deirdre Lavelle
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"When working with people with disabilities it is very important to focus on what a person can do not what they can't do" |
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Lydia Peppard
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"I could be on the wards assessing staff performance or assessing the practical skills of those staff doing their FETAC Level 5 training" |
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