Relief care Assistant - Corkey House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland

The Relief Care Assistant will carry out a high standard of care and assist to meet residents’ individual needs within a caring environment.

To be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents
To help residents with dressing/undressing where necessary.
To help residents with toileting/bathing where necessary
To take residents to and from the dining room when required.
To accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc when necessary.
To accompany residents on short walks
To encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible
To carry out all care tasks with respect for the residents’ privacy and dignity
To give residents maximum choice over their lifestyle and affairs
To help residents exercise their rights as a citizen.
To take part in social and recreational activities within the home which are designed to promote residents’ fulfilment.
To assist with the administration and distribution of resident’s medication as appropriate
To assist senior staff with the assessment of and care planning for resident’s needs
To refer enquiries about residents to the Manager or Senior Care Assistant
To carry out all duties in a sensible, responsible and mature manner
To carry out any other reasonable duty which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents
To take part in staff meetings within the home
To take part in any training sessions held in the home
To treat all matters confidentially.
To be prepared to undertake NVQ training
To contribute to the overall Christian ethos of the home

Essential Skills

Evidence of and understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).
Willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home
Willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Hours: As and when required Willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home We are an equal opportunities employer.

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