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Job description

Assisting Clients with all aspects of their personal care whilst always maintaining the privacy of the Client.

Responsibilities

• To assist Clients in using their personal and mobility aids whilst ensuring all aids are well maintained.
• Assist social activities by interacting with clients and helping them to continue with their hobbies and activities to the best of your ability.
• To understand, contribute to and be familiar with the Clients Care Plans and report any changes to the Person in Charge.
• To complete accurate and effective written records as instructed in line with policies and procedures.
• Assist Clients during mealtimes in accordance with their care plan and serve meals and drinks as required.
• To answer the nurse call system promptly and give assistance as required.
• To report any incidents, occurrences or complaints to the Nurse in Charge and record appropriately.
• To attend mandatory training and other training identified to enable you to fulfil your role is compulsory.
• This may involve travel to other venues and in some cases additional costs for training.
• To attend supervision and appraisal meetings and Narra Care Services staff meetings as required.
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• None as full training provided but 6 months experience preferable.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Interest in Care of the elderly.

Further Information

Location: Newtownards, Bangor, Donaghadee, Carrcikfergus, Belfast. We are an Agency that provide care assistants to cover 1:1 and general care within nursing and residential homes. We are zero hours contract but hours are available.