Cherry Grove Nursing Home
Location: Cherry Grove Nursing Home, Preisthaggard, New Ross, County Wexford Ireland Y34 TC61
Working hours: Full-time, Permanent, 39 Hours per week
Post of Care Attendant/ Health Care Assistant
Reports to: Staff Nurse
Responsible / Accountable to: Manager / Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing /Clinical Nurse Manager
The role of the Care Attendant is to support nursing staff in the delivery of care to the resident under the supervision of Staff Nurses. The primary role is to assist nursing staff with nursing care and associated duties.
On each working rota, the Care Attendant will work under the supervision of the nursing staff in relation to duties and responsibilities associated with direct patient care.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Hygiene:
* Bed baths, showers, general bathing as required.
* Cleaning, washing, and brushing of hair.
* Cleaning of finger/toenails.
* Accompany residents to toilets, bathrooms. Remain and assist in patient bathing and toileting.
* Supervise patients on commodes and assist with hygiene needs. Allocate urinals, bedpans, commodes, and washbasins as required.
* Assisting as required with bowel and stoma function.
* Facial shaving of male residents as required.
* Dental care and oral hygiene.
* Follow best practices and policies in relation to infection control.
* Assist the nursing staff in the promotion of continence care.
Nutrition:
* Help and support residents during meal times. Assist in the feeding of residents as required under the supervision of nursing staff.
* Ensure individual residents' dietary needs are adhered to including special diets and supplementary drinks under the supervision of nursing staff.
* Prepare and serve food outside of normal catering hours. Washing of crockery and cleaning of kitchen as necessary.
* Assist residents with menus where necessary.
Mobilisation:
* Reposition residents in chairs and beds to ensure their comfort and safety.
* Assist residents with walking.
* Transfer residents from chair to bed and bed to chair.
* Accompany and assist nursing staff with the moving of residents within the building and on ventures outdoors.
* Adhere to Physiotherapy recommendations and assist with needs.
* Monitor pressure areas and ensure residents are mobilised to relieve pressure.
* Ensure mattress on bed and pressure relieving cushions are in good repair and air mattresses are working and inflated to correct pressure.
* Encourage independence with mobility and assist as needed.
* Relate any concerns to Nurses relating to mobility or seating requirements.
General Duties:
* Stripping, cleaning, washing, and making of occupied and un-occupied beds in consultation with nursing staff.
* Cleaning of trolleys, lockers, over bed tables as required.
* Sorting, checking, and disposal of soiled linen and clinical waste in accordance with infection control policy.
* Collection, delivery, sorting, and storage of supplies or equipment where required.
* Clean spillages immediately and make safe the area.
* Be aware of your own safety and that of your colleagues and residents in relation to Health & Safety.
* Assist with patient escort duties as requested by Manager / Director / ADON / CNM.
* Be professional always and be courteous and friendly to all residents, visitors, and colleagues.
* Refill/replace water jugs and glasses for residents as required.
* Assist with confused or agitated residents following assessment by nursing staff.
* Assist with the Last Offices and preparation of the deceased for transfer to the mortuary.
* Offer beverages to relatives if required at the discretion of the nursing staff.
* Assist in the storage of stores and stocks and clean and tidy areas when required.
* Ensure linen cupboards and trolleys are kept clean and tidy.
* Answer telephones and refer enquiries in relation to residents to nursing staff or Manager / Director / ADON / CNM.
* Assist in the weighing of residents if required.
* Prepare bed areas for admission of residents under direction of nursing staff.
* Itemise resident property and clothing on admission.
* Answer call bells and seek assistance as appropriate.
* Orientate new residents to the nursing home environment.
* Follow guidelines in relation to wearing uniform and present at work in a clean and tidy manner.
* Perform any other duties as designated appropriate by nursing staff / manager or Director / ADON / CNM.
Social:
* Orientate resident to day room.
* Involve Activities person in creating a care plan which includes residents' needs and requests.
* Provide assistance with activities and get involved.
* Spend time communicating with residents and allowing them time to express their needs.
* Assist with electronic equipment, TVs, radios, telephones, internet.
* Encourage family visits and assist with virtual meetings for residents.
* Provide daily paper and daily news to residents.
* Answer queries and help with needs.
* Involve advocacy in care if required.
* Ideas to promote activities and social contacts are welcome and encouraged.
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved, and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Education:
* Junior Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
* Health care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Health Care Assistant
Expected start date: 13/01/2025
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