Job Title: Healthcare AssistantLocation: Nazareth House, Malahide Rd, Grace Park, Dublin, D03 KW08Report to: Director of NursingJob Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic care. To promote independence, and be able to communicate effectively with the resident and with the multidisciplinary team.Main responsibilities:· To deliver quality care to each resident· To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs· To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate· To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet· To assist residents with mobilizing· To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.· Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying· Be familiar with the control of infection· Report any changes in residents’ condition to senior nurse on duty· At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise and bright lights· Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.Health & Safety:· Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital for their safety and well-being· To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland· To report any faulty equipment e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc. to your immediate supervisor· To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets, handling belts· Use hoists only with a second staff member present· Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to Evacuation and Fire.Nutrition and Hydration· Provide help and support to patients during meal times· Ensure patients ’dietary needs are adhered to including special diets and supplementary drinks under the direction of the nursing staff.· Observe all residents in dining area. Report any concerns to staff nurse/CNM.Nutrition and Hydration – Proposed New Duties.· Assist with meal tray service to resident rooms as required.· Replenish resident water jugs on a daily basis.· Provide residents with tea and light refreshments during tea times during the day.· Offer tea and light refreshments to resident families in exceptional circumstancesSkills, Knowledge & Qualifications:· Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training· Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting· To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning· Experience of working with others in a team setting· Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels· Have a genuine interest in caring for older people· Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland· To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff· Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving SkillsThis job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.You will work a minimum of 39 hours per week and earn €14.95/ hour.
