JOB TITLE Health Care Assistant
PROFESSIONALLY ACCOUNTABLE TO: Nurse on Duty
KEY REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Nurse on Duty/ Clinical Nurse Manager /
Person in Charge/ Person Participating in Management
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Nursing and Medical Personnel Health and
Social Care Professionals
CONTRACT OFFER: Relief
LOCATION: MS Ireland Care Centre, **Apply on the website** Bushy Park
Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
* FETAC qualification is necessary
* Prior experience of working with PwMS would be an advantage
* Experience of person-centred care delivery, to include personal
care, social and therapeutic activities desirable
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience with working with people with disabilities in a
residential or respite environment highly desirable
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide and maintain a high standard of care in accordance with
Health Act **Apply on the website** (Care and Support of Residents in
designated centres for persons (children and adults) with
disabilities) Regulations **Apply on the website**. S.I.No.**Apply on
the website** of **Apply on the website** S.I. No.**Apply on the
website** of **Apply on the website**
Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) National Standards for
Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities January
**Apply on the website**
MS Ireland Care Centre Statement of Purpose
MS Ireland Care Centre Policies & Procedures
* Contribute as a key member of the MS Care Centre Care Team in the
provision of holistic care to Residents using a person-centred
planning approach and acting with professionalism at all times.
* Ensure that patient confidentiality is respected, and that the
dignity of the Resident is assured and maintained at all times having
regard to the Ethos of the MS Care Centre.
* Participate in and provide person centered care for Residents
while ensuring regular contact with residents at all times.
* Maintain all care records accurately in a timely manner and in
accordance with S.I. **Apply on the website** Regulation 5, **Apply on
the website**, **Apply on the website** Schedule 3.
* Ensure that Resident confidentiality is respected and maintained.
* Provide safe custody of these Residents? records.
* Adhere to MS Care Centre policies with regard to MS Care Centre
documentation.
* Liaise with and ensure good relationships with all members of the
multidisciplinary team in the MS Care Centre.
* Communicate with Resident?s, relatives and visitors with
courtesy and consideration.
* Assist in the mentoring and delegation of Resident care to Trainee
Support Staff as appropriate.
* Observe and comply with MS Care Centre Policies and Procedures and
Health and Safety regulations.
* Participate in effective handover regarding resident care with
relevant members of the team.
INDIRECT CARE
* Comply with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse
National Policy and Procedures.
* Maintain a safe environment for the Residents at all times and
take appropriate remedial action as necessary.
* Ensure the good maintenance and smooth running of the MS Care
Centre by advising Nurse on Duty of defects in services or equipment
and any other perceived problems.
* Document and report to the Nurse on Duty all
incidents/accidents/near misses or complaints and participate in any
subsequent investigation as requested.
* Assist with the requisitioning of supplies. Use equipment
efficiently and properly to promote good care and prevent waste.
* Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and committees as
required.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION , PLEASE SEND A
DETAILED CV TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BEFORE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** APRIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
