MPA Recruitment

Employer Location: LONDONDERRY
Phone Number: 02870357035
Email: muirinn.mccloskey@mparecruitment.co.uk
Web: www.mparecruitment.co.uk

Job description

MPA are currently recruiting Temporary Care Assistants for our client Apex Housing, in the Derry/ Londonderry Area. This role will be based at Daleview Nursing Home. Full time and Part time hours available.

Responsibilities

• To provide safe, effective care with compassion.
• To provide care that is resident focused whilst ensuring that residents’ dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
• To work to recognised standards, including RQIA and Apex Policies and Procedures.
• To provide, where appropriate, personal assistance to residents such as bathing, washing, toileting, dressing, feeding etc. whilst ensuring the privacy, dignity and rights of residents are maintained
• To observe and report to Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse changes in residents’ health, wellbeing and behaviours.
• To report to the Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse untoward incidents, e.g. falls, accidents, unexplained injuries.
• To report any concerns re possible abuse of service users immediately to the nurse in charge.
• To report to the Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge any complaints, compliments (written or verbal) and maintain a record of same.
• To refer all enquiries regarding the care or condition of service users to the nurse in charge.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
• OR A minimum of 6 months experience in a formal setting working in a caring / support role with vulnerable adults (either paid or unpaid).
• Must be willing to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care.
• Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.

Further Information

Location: Daleview Benefits for YOU: Weekly Pay- (you will be paid every Friday) Fantastic hourly rate Flexible Working (you decide when, where and how often you work) Enhance your work life balance Holiday pay Pension Scheme 24 Hour Office Support