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1. 447437286377;-9.06033802032471;SAINT CATHERINE'S NURSING HOME , Bothar Buí , Newcastle West , Co. Limerick , V42 PR80

Purpose of the Post: To provide holistic care to the residents of St. Catherine’s Nursing Home

Qualification: Fetac level 5 in Care of the Older Person or equivalent.

The role of the Carer incorporates the following duties, this list may not be exhaustive and may be added to if appropriate:

• To ensure at all times the residents are treated with dignity, respect and loving care
• To assist in the personal care where appropriate i.e. clothing, feeding, toileting, showering, bed making, laundry, cleaning as required and general hygiene
• To provide leadership and guidance and ensure the highest possible standard of care and develop a caring relationship with each resident
• To promote a friendly and supportive environment and extend hospitality to all who enter our centre
• To ensure the hoist and other adaptive equipment is used as per assessment and to participate in training to develop and maintain the skills necessary to do so
• To provide leadership supervision and organisation at meal times and ensure the smooth running of the dining room during meal times to ensure meal times are a positive experience for meal times.
• To ensure dietary requirement and fluids are maintained according to their care plan.
• To ensure the fluids and food charts are documented at the end of every shift.
• To be involved in and assist residents during recreational activities and hobbies during supervision time
• Assist in the induction of new staff as well as being aware of your fellow carers and offer support when necessary
• To be aware of the dependency level of each resident and actively encourage greater independence as appropriate
• To work as part of a team within the ethos of the centre
• To promote a positive working environment and promote staff to ensure the atmosphere of the centre is positive for residents
• To promote a friendly and supportive environment and extend hospitality to all who enter our centre
• To report any defective/faulty equipment
• To develop relevant skills and abilities by taking part in training courses
• To report accidents, incidents and complaints in the appropriate manner
• To be an active advocate for residents
• Have a flexible approach to work in response to organisational change, development and review of best practice.
• Participate in performance reviews through feedback to the CNM.
• To ensure the smooth running of the centre and the structure of the routine is maintained.
• To ensure that caring staff leave the rooms tidy and clean.
• To ensure infection control procedures are adhered to at all times
• To maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of the affairs of the St Catherine’s and the people who avail of the service
• To adhere to all Health & Safety statutory requirements and Fire procedures and to practice according to St. Catherine’s policies, procedures and protocols.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the management for th
• Sector:

• Not Required