Rathfriland Manor Nursing Home

Employer Location: County Down
Phone Number: 02840638383
Email: rathfrilandofficemanager@manorhealthcare.org
Web: manorhealthcare.org

Job description

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including feeding, washing, bathing, dressing and toileting of residents.
• Promote social and everyday living skills. Ensure that all residents retain their privacy and dignity as far as possible.
• Assist those residents with limited mobility and appropriately supervise residents to ensure their safety at all times.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Ensure that all untoward incidents eg falls, accidents etc are reported to the Nurse in Charge.
• Assist with the serving of foods and drinks as required.
• Ensure that residents bedrooms are clean and maintained.
• Complete records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff meeting and complete mandatory training as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience of working in a caring environment would be an advantage but not essential.