Care Assistant (Nights) - Harold McCauley House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Web: www.presbyterianireland.org

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of Harold McCauley House

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 take part in social and recreational activities within the home which are designed to promote residents’ fulfilment
To assist senior staff with the assessment of and care planning for resident’s needs. To refer enquiries about residents to the Service Manager or Senior Staff Nurse.
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 in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland eg: integrity, honesty and patience.
To have an understanding of the needs of the elderly in a nursing/residential situation.
To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team. To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of staff in the Home

Essential Skills

Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people; Willing to undertake NVQ training; Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment;
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 be flexible with rota requirements to meet the needs of the service Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland;
Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position.

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