Job Description
Job Purpose The Bon Secours Care Village is unique among our facilities in that it provides long term, convalescent and respite care. It is a state-of-the-art purpose built facility with specific design features. We pride ourselves on exceptional care provided by our outstanding team of highly qualified staff. We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Full time hours. The Healthcare Assistant is responsible for looking after our residents' health and well being. Shifts include both weekdays and weekends. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the delivery of high quality care to our residents in all aspects of their assessed needs Promote the equality and dignity of our residents at all times. Treat residents as individuals and respect their preferences and choices as far as reasonable and practicably possible Maintain a safe environment through the delivery of exceptional and high quality care Talk to residents and make them comfortable Help residents to achieve independence where possible Assist residents with all their daily activities to include: washing, dressing and undressing and ensure the highest standards of hygiene/personal care are maintained Participate in the basic nursing care of the residents under the supervision of trained staff e.g. bed bathing, pressure area, mouth care and eye care Assist residents with their toileting needs, including continence promotion Contribute to movement and mobilization of residents to maximise their physical wellbeing and comfort. Assist residents with mobility where appropriate and ensure correct aids are used at all times. Assist residents with menu selection and with the preparation and serving of meals and drinks, feeding those residents who are unable to feed themselves and ensuring that each resident receives the meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs Help with the admission and discharge of residents, including listing of residents property/clothing Maintain strict confidentiality regarding residents particulars. Change bedding, tidy residents rooms as required. Empty toileting aids, where appropriate Report immediately to the Staff Nurse in charge, any accident or untoward incident, which may occur to a resident or a member of staff, or any changes in residents condition, and assist in the completion of accident/incident report forms Liaise with residents relatives to ensure residents have sufficient clothes, personal toiletries etc. Bring to the attention of the Management any deficits noted within the unit Assist with activities within the Bon Secours Care Village. Assist and participate in the training and orientation of new and existing staff. Help maintain a safe environment for staff, residents and visitors, through an awareness and application of health and safety policies Attend appropriate training programmes/course as available, or as deemed necessary by management, to further existing knowledge Act at all times in a professional manner to visitors, staff and residents within the Care Village Carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving the direct care of our residents In addition to the duties outlined above, carry out any other relevant duties which may be assigned to him/her by the Registered Provider, Director of Care, Clinical Nurse Manager or other authorised officer, from time to time This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include any other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time. Person Specification Qualifications Have FETAC / QQI level 5 in Care of the Older Person and Healthcare Skills Experience Experience is not essential but is preferable. Permanent post 39 hours per week. Skills Be caring in nature, sympathetic to the needs of the resident and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. Possess excellent organisational skills. Be flexible and capable of working both independently and as part of a team Skills: Elderly care Person centred care Nursing home Benefits: Parking Pension Fund Paid Holidays Subsidised Canteen.