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Healthcare Assistant St.Peters Nursing Home - Co Louth

Trinity Care Nursing HomesCastlebellingham, County Louth, IE

30+ days ago

Job type

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Job description

St Peters Nursing Home is set in the beautiful area of Castlebellingham, Co Louth we are currently looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team.

Our Residents are the most important people and at St Peters their choices are respected. We want to create a Home for Home in a friendly environment.

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.

You must have a :

Genuine interest in working within a Caring Environment

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Willingness to be team player

FETEC / NFQ 5 or equivalent and a willingness to participate in training and development

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Care :

Ensure the highest levels of care are maintained by supporting / 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 (e.g. Physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst 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 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. Provide refreshments / assistance as and when required.

Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Nursing Home's disposal of waste policy.

Ensure the Nursing Homes resources are used appropriately.

Clean and maintain equipment used by Clients / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Nursing Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company's attention to detail to philosophy.

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 is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the company's policies and procedures.

Assist Clients who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc.) Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Wash up as requested / required.

Escort Clients travelling to and from the Nursing Home e.g. on social outings, hospitals 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.

At Trinity Care we're like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We provide private residential, convalescent, and rehabilitative care in our purpose-built Nursing Homes. We have centres in Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Kilkenny, and Cavan.

Important Notice For candidates

Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.

Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Trinity Care emails, with an @trinitycare domain.

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