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Client:
Trinity Care Nursing Homes
Location:
Foxrock, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
89633dd28628
Job Views:
3
Posted:
23.04.2025
Expiry Date:
07.06.2025
Job Description:
An Exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
Foxrock Nursing Home is part of Trinity Care Group, a well-respected, multi-award-winning Nursing Home Group, part of the international DomusVi Group.
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.
JOB PURPOSE:
* To assist in the 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 a 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 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. 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 Home's resources are used appropriately.
* Clean and maintain equipment used by Clients/Relatives (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles). Ensure the Nursing Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company's attention to detail 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 food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested/required.
* Escort Clients traveling to and from the Nursing Home (e.g., on 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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