St Peters Nursing Home is located in Castlebellingham, County Louth, Ireland. We are currently looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team.
Job Details
Location: Castlebellingham, County Louth, Ireland
Employer: Occupop via Bitrecruit
Job reference: 81d933cb2655a671a5f3af27689f7078
Job Purpose
To assist in provision of care to our Residents and work as part of a team to achieve excellent standards.
To ensure Clients retain their dignity and Individuality.
To be involved in the general activities of the Nursing Home.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Genuine interest in working within a Caring Environment
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Willingness to be a team player
FETEC/NFQ 5 or equivalent and a willingness to participate in training and development
Main Responsibilities
Ensure the highest levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Clients, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, including physical, emotional and spiritual, providing attention when needed while ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
Assist in the promotion of continence.
Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last office.
Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre.
Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required; answer the door and telephone appropriately; respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the wellbeing of Clients.
Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
Make visitors feel welcome and provide refreshments or assistance as needed.
Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy and that commodes are emptied, in line with the Nursing Home's waste disposal policy.
Ensure the Nursing Home's resources are used appropriately.
Clean and maintain equipment used by Clients/Relatives such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles, etc., ensuring the Nursing Home is kept clean and tidy per company policy.
If applicable, care for clients' clothing and rooms as named and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
Ensure full privacy and dignity for the dying and the bereaved, in line with company policies and procedures.
Assist Clients who need help during meal times (considering swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements, etc.), assisting with serving food/drinks as requested and washing up as required.
Escort Clients traveling to and from the Nursing Home for social outings, hospital visits, etc.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.
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