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Care Staff - Resident Services (SC047)
Stewarts Care
Reference
049713
Speciality / Area of expertise
Residents Services
Job Description
Role Purpose
The overall role and responsibility of Care Staff is to enhance the lives of the Residents. To this aim Care Staff must work effectively with all staff directly involved with the residents of Stewarts Care.
Care Staff are a member of the Resident Services team and deliver support in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* To Supervise the residents in all aspects of daily life, have due regard for their safety and the safety of others, both on and off sections including outdoor activities in accordance with Stewarts Care Policy.
* To ensure that all efforts are made to cater for the physical and emotional needs of the residents to ensure the highest quality of care.
* To assist in the day to day running of sections so that each area is run in a manner that is in keeping with the highest professional standards and care.
* To assist in the training of residents and to observe and report on residents to nursing staff and other personnel directly involved with residents when requested. To assist in client assessment and programme implementation.
* To accompany residents to outside clinics, hospitals or other centres where they have been transferred for specialised treatment or care and to give a preliminary verbal report on returning to residence.
* To assist in the implementation of nursing treatment as directed.
* To assist in the induction of new Care Staff to the Residents and general routine.
* To accept delegated responsibility for residents when requested as directed by the Manager/Social Care Worker or Nurse in Charge.
* To attend In-service Training Programme and lectures educating on the development of service users.
* Attend Fire Prevention and Emergency Training Sessions and become conversant with them and to implement fire orders as per letter of appointment.
* Observe strictly the Code of Confidentiality.
* Maintain Hygiene and tidiness in area assigned to.
* Undertake training for the safe administration of medication.
* Administer medication in line with organisational policy.
* In the course of employment all employees may be required to support residents or day attenders in leisure activities including participating in activities in the swimming pool, cooking, cleaning and driving.
The Person
Candidates must demonstrate sufficient competency and professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
* QQI Level 5 (Healthcare Support) or SKILL-VEC Level 5 or equivalent is desirable.
* One years’ experience working in the area of disability is preferable.
* Excellent Communication Skills.
* Knowledge of HIQA, the Health Act 2007- 2013, Progressing Disability Services for children and young people, New Directions & Mental Health in Intellectual disability.
* Flexibility to work in all areas of Resident Services.
* Creativity (e.g., in using community resources, problem solving, supporting service user needs).
* Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills.
For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
Type of Position
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full Time
Additional Information
* Candidate Brief - Care Staff - Resident Services SC047.pdf
* Download the Document
Location
West Dublin / North Kildare
Country
Ireland
Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Application Details
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Do you hold QQI Level 5 (Healthcare Support) or SKILL-VEC Level 5 qualifications or equivalent?
Do you have experience supporting those with an Intellectual Disability? *
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Do you have practical knowledge of HIQA, the Health Act 2007- 2013, Progressing Disability Services for children and young people, New Directions & Mental Health in Intellectual disability? *
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Are you proficient in operating Microsoft suite and poses strong ICT skills relevant to the role? *
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Do you have a full, clean driving license? *
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Are you willing to drive company vehicles? (Training will be provided) *
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Please indicate shift availability (Shift patterns may vary depending on needs of service. Nights are not guaranteed, and frequency and availability may vary)
I declare that all information provided in this application, including any representations made regarding my ability and willingness to perform duties as outlined or implied (including those indicated in this application), is true and complete. I understand that any misstatement or omission may result in the withdrawal of any offer or termination of employment, and I acknowledge that this declaration forms part of the recruitment process *
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