NORTHWOOD NURSING HOME, Northwood Nursing Ho, Old Ballymun Road, Dublin 9, D09 H32H
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Job Description
Job Description & Skills Required: We are proud to say that Bartra Healthcare is a group of premium quality nursing homes each of which provides individualised care in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment where all of the needs of our residents are met. Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company and we strive every day to nurture a culture of honesty, respect, enthusiasm and teamwork. We are currently recruiting for Full-Time Health Care Assistants for our Northwood Residential Home, Santry, Dublin 9.
* Responsibilities: To work as part of a team of Health Care Assistants, under the direction of the Nursing team
* To provide quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents/patients
* To provide high standard services as specified in agreed care plans and to contribute to the continual review of resident’s needs
* Enable and assist resident to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance
* Enable and assist resident to eat and drink
* Enable and assist resident to access and use toilet facilities, participating in individual continence promotion programmes
* Contribute to the movement and treatment of resident to maximise their physical comfort
* Promote mobility of resident, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure resident retains optimum mobility
* Maintain high level of communication between resident’s family and staff developing good relationships
* To work closely with the activity co-ordinator/social care leader of the Residential home and ensure engagement of the residents at arranged activities where possible and suitable
* To escort/Accompany residents to the hospital or for other appointments when directed by the senior nursing staff
* Staff adhere to infection control and prevention policy
* Safekeeping of resident’s personal property
* Report broken or unsafe items that need repair
* Assess and record vital signs and report any concerns to nursing team
* Assess and record weights and MUST scores and report any concerns to nursing team
* Participate in CPR and basic lifesaving and act as a first responder for the HCA team
* Takes blood samples from residents/patients following phlebotomy training
Essential Qualifications: Full QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or a Nursing Degree OR Partial QQI Level 5 - Must have Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules completed
The ideal candidate should have the following attributes: Cheerful and compassionate by nature, you will possess sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving abilities and be able to pay attention to the details.
* Sector: human health and social work activities
Qualifications
* Documentation: QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or Nursing Degree OR Partial QQI Level 5 with required modules
* Attributes: cheerful, compassionate, sound judgement, initiative, attention to detail
Career Level
* Not Required
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