MPA are currently recruiting Temporary Ongoing Care Assistants for our client Apex Housing, in the Derry/ Londonderry Area. This role will be based at Daleview Nursing Home. We have full time and part time hours available.
Job Duties :
To provide safe, effective care with compassion.
To provide care that is resident focused whilst ensuring that residents’ dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
To work to recognised standards, including RQIA and Apex Policies and Procedures.
To provide, where appropriate, personal assistance to residents such as bathing, washing, toileting, dressing, feeding etc. whilst ensuring the privacy, dignity and rights of residents are maintained
To observe and report to Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse changes in residents’ health, wellbeing and behaviours.
To report to the Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse untoward incidents, e.g. falls, accidents, unexplained injuries.
To report any concerns re possible abuse of service users immediately to the nurse in charge.
To report to the Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge any complaints, compliments (written or verbal) and maintain a record of same.
To refer all enquiries regarding the care or condition of service users to the nurse in charge.
To accompany residents on social and recreational outings and other appointments, as required.
To be available to listen and talk to residents using an approach suitable to their needs.
To participate in the implementation of group and social therapy e.g. reminiscence, reading, letter-writing and entertainment.
To assist with the cleaning service within the scheme
To ensure that service users are socially presentable in appearance at all times.
To ensure that service users have any aids e.g. dentures, hearing aids, spectacles etc fitted, cleaned and in working order.
Essential Criteria:
QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
An Enhanced Access NI disclosure will be required for this post
OR
A minimum of 6 months experience in a formal setting working in a caring / support role with vulnerable adults (either paid or unpaid).
Must be willing to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care
Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
Further Information:
Successful candidate should be prepared to be flexible and work on a rotational rota.