Quality Assurance Officer-Harrold's Cross

InisCare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Dublin is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to ensure healthcare services meet high quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include conducting quality assurance visits, updating care plans, and addressing customer complaints. Candidates should have QQI level 5 or equivalent and 5-7 years of experience in healthcare. The role requires attention to detail and strong PC skills. This position offers a supportive work environment and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Mileage paid at €0.44 per km

Refer-a-Friend Program – €150 per referral

Career Progression Plan

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment focusing on employee well-being

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in PC skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular quality assurance home visits and phone calls with customers.
• Update care plans and risk assessments.
• Monitor incident and complaint log and compile reports.
• Hold monthly meetings with branch managers to review incidents.
• Attend and organize the monthly clinical governance meeting.
• Address escalated customer complaints timely.
• Ensure compliance with national standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of branches.
• Identify and assess potential risks to customer safety.
• Analyze data related to quality metrics and prepare reports.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of home care and Care Assistant roles

Ability to manage conflict and seek resolution

Ability to complete care plans and risk assessments

Ability to work independently

Friendly and personable demeanor

Education

QQI level 5 or equivalent

Job description

About Us

InisCare was established with the core principle that contented caregivers lead to satisfied customers. We maintain the belief that exceptional, dependable, and personable home care services are delivered by individuals who receive support from a skilled and empathetic leadership team. Our goal is to support our team of caregivers in delivering compassionate and professional care that enables individuals to maintain active and fulfilling lifestyles.

Job Summary

A Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) in InisCare plays a crucial role in ensuring that healthcare services meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This is achieved by conducting quarterly reviews, updating Care Plans and Risk Assessments as necessary, and addressing escalated complaints as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular quality assurance home visits and phone calls with customers. Manage systems for collecting and analysing customer feedback to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Update care plans and risk assessments.
• Oversee and monitor the incident and complaint log and compile regular reports for stakeholders that highlight trends and concerns.
• Hold monthly meetings with each branch manager and coordinators to review incidents and complaints.
• Attend & organise the monthly clinical governance meeting
• Prepare the clinical governance monthly report in a timely fashion.
• Address escalated customer complaints in a timely manner, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of the outcomes.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure healthcare Branches comply with national and international quality standards and regulations, such as those set by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) Tender.
• Auditing and Monitoring: Conduct regular audits and inspections of Branches to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks to customer safety and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse data related to quality metrics and outcomes and prepare detailed reports for senior management.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance healthcare quality for customer and employees.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of home care, and the roles and responsibilities of a Care Assistant
• Ability to manage conflict, and work to seek conflict resolution
• Ability to understand and complete care plans and risk assessments to a high standard
• Ability to work off their own initiative
• Friendly and personable demeanour

Qualifications

• QQI level 5 or equivalent – Essential

Experience

• Work Experience: 5-7 years in a health care setting - Essential
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, proficiency PC skills are a requirement - Essential
• Mileage paid at €0.44 per km or use of a company vehicle
• Refer-a-Friend Program – €150.00 per referral
• Career Progression Plan, guidance and support
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities including QQI Level courses & CPR Training
• Supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of customers

Hours of Work

• 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
• Additional hours may be required outside of the standard Monday to Friday schedule, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or membership of the Traveller community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in our workplace.

In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015, we ensure that our recruitment, selection, training, and promotion processes are based solely on the abilities and merits of the candidates and employees. We strive to provide a work environment free from harassment and discrimination, and we support equal opportunities in all aspects of employment.