Gormanston Wood Nursing Home in Co Meath is a purpose built
residential home set beautifully in magnificent grounds of several
acres within a 5 minute walk of Gormanston Beach.
Gormanston Wood has deservedly earned a reputation as being one of the
leading nursing homes in both Meath and Leinster.
During this Covid **Apply on the website** Global Pandemic Gormanston
Wood Nursing Home has remained Covid Free. This is a result of our
preparedness planning since February **Apply on the website**, strong
management, well trained and experienced staff, and hard work day in
day out to protect our Residents.
JOB PURPOSE:
TO ASSIST IN PROVISION OF CARE TO OUR RESIDENTS AND WORK AS PART OF A
TEAM TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENT STANDARDS. TO ENSURE CLIENTS RETAIN THEIR
DIGNITY AND INDIVIDUALITY. TO BE INVOLVED IN THE GENERAL ACTIVITIES OF
THE NURSING HOME.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS.
YOU MUST HAVE A:
GENUINE INTEREST IN WORKING WITHIN A CARING ENVIRONMENT ABILITY TO
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AT ALL LEVELS WILLINGNESS TO BE TEAM PLAYER
FETEC/NFQ 5 OR EQUIVALENT AND A WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING
AND DEVELOPMENT
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE:
ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF CARE ARE MAINTAINED BY SUPPORTING /
ASSISTING CLIENTS, WHEN REQUIRED, WITH WASHING, TOILETING, DRESSING,
UNDRESSING, AND ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF DAILY LIVING. ASSIST CLIENTS IN
ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR CARE NEEDS (E.G. PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND
SPIRITUAL). PROVIDE ATTENTION WHEN NEEDED, WHILST ENSURING CLIENTS
RETAIN THEIR COMFORT AND DIGNITY. PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO
ASSISTING CLIENTS WHO HAVE LIMITED MOBILITY, OR PHYSICAL / LEARNING
DIFFICULTIES, MAKING THE BEST USE OF AIDS PROVIDED. CLOSELY MONITOR
CLIENTS WHO MAY BE CONFUSED AND / OR WHO HAVE BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS.
ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF CONTINENCE. ASSIST IN THE DELIVERY OF CARE
FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE DYING OR WHO HAVE A PROGRESSIVE ILLNESS. ASSIST
WITH LAST OFFICE ASSIST IN FRAMEWORK OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BY
INTERACTING WITH CLIENTS AND HELPING THEM CONTINUE WITH HOBBIES AND
ACTIVITIES IN THE CARE CENTRE. ANSWER NURSE CALL SYSTEM, GIVING
ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. ANSWER THE DOOR AND TELEPHONE APPROPRIATELY.
RESPOND ACCORDINGLY, AND PASS ON MESSAGES PROMPTLY. UNDER THE
SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE OF SENIOR CARE STAFF, REPORT ON THE WELLBEING
OF CLIENTS. CARRY OUT REGULAR CHECKS ON CLIENTS AT INTERVALS
DETERMINED BY SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS. MAKE VISITORS FEEL WELCOME.
PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS / ASSISTANCE AS AND WHEN REQUIRED. MAKE AND
CHANGE BEDS, ENSURING THAT ROOMS ARE CLEAN AND TIDY, AND COMMODES ARE
EMPTY, IN LINE WITH THE NURSING HOME&#**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**;S
DISPOSAL OF WASTE POLICY. ENSURE THE NURSING HOMES RESOURCES ARE USED
APPROPRIATELY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT USED BY CLIENTS /
RELATIVES E.G. WHEELCHAIRS, HEARING AIDS, SPECTACLES ETC. ENSURE THE
NURSING HOME IS KEPT CLEAN AND TIDY, IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY&#**APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**;S ATTENTION TO DETAIL TO PHILOSOPHY. IF APPLICABLE,
CARE FOR CLIENTS&#**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**; CLOTHING AND ROOMS AS
NAMED, AND ENSURE THAT ALL CLOTHING IS RECORDED AND CLEARLY MARKED.
ENSURE FULL PRIVACY AND DIGNITY IS MAINTAINED FOR THE DYING AND THE
BEREAVED, IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY&#**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**;S
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ASSIST CLIENTS WHO NEED HELP DURING MEAL
TIMES (BE AWARE OF SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES, DIETARY REQUIREMENTS ETC.)
ASSIST WITH SERVING OF FOOD / DRINKS AS REQUESTED / REQUIRED. WASH UP
AS REQUESTED / REQUIRED. ESCORT CLIENTS TRAVELLING TO AND FROM THE
NURSING HOME E.G. ON SOCIAL OUTINGS, HOSPITALS VISITS ETC. PRACTICE
MAXIMUM INTEGRITY IN ALL DEALINGS WITH CLIENTS PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL
AFFAIRS, AND AVOID ABUSE OF THE PRIVILEGED RELATIONSHIP THAT EXISTS
WITH CLIENTS.
SKILLS:
PERSON CENTRED CARE, RESIDENTIAL CARE, DEMENTIA, PERSONAL CARE,
ELDERLY CARE, NURSING HOME, LEARNING DISABILITIES, ELDER CARE,
PALLIATIVE CARE, DRESSING, DISABILITY CARE
Position: Healthcare Assistant - Gormanston Woods
Gormanston Wood Nursing Home in Co Meath is a purpose built
residential home set beautifully in magnificent grounds of several
acres within a 5 minute walk of Gormanston Beach.
Gormanston Wood has deservedly earned a reputation as being one of the
leading nursing homes in both Meath and Leinster.
During this Covid **Apply on the website** Global Pandemic Gormanston
Wood Nursing Home has remained Covid Free. This is a result of our
preparedness planning since February **Apply on the website**, strong
management, well trained and experienced staff, and hard work day in
day out to protect our Residents.
JOB PURPOSE:
TO ASSIST IN PROVISION OF CARE TO OUR RESIDENTS AND WORK AS PART OF A
TEAM TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENT STANDARDS. TO ENSURE CLIENTS RETAIN THEIR
DIGNITY AND INDIVIDUALITY. TO BE INVOLVED IN THE GENERAL ACTIVITIES OF
THE NURSING HOME.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS.
YOU MUST HAVE A:
GENUINE INTEREST IN WORKING WITHIN A CARING ENVIRONMENT ABILITY TO
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AT ALL LEVELS WILLINGNESS TO BE TEAM PLAYER
FETEC/NFQ 5 OR EQUIVALENT AND A WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING
AND DEVELOPMENT
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE:
ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF CARE ARE MAINTAINED BY SUPPORTING /
ASSISTING CLIENTS, WHEN REQUIRED, WITH WASHING, TOILETING, DRESSING,
UNDRESSING, AND ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF DAILY LIVING. ASSIST CLIENTS IN
ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR CARE NEEDS (E.G. PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND
SPIRITUAL). PROVIDE ATTENTION WHEN NEEDED, WHILST ENSURING CLIENTS
RETAIN THEIR COMFORT AND DIGNITY. PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO
ASSISTING CLIENTS WHO HAVE LIMITED MOBILITY, OR PHYSICAL / LEARNING
DIFFICULTIES, MAKING THE BEST USE OF AIDS PROVIDED. CLOSELY MONITOR
CLIENTS WHO MAY BE CONFUSED AND / OR WHO HAVE BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS.
ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF CONTINENCE. ASSIST IN THE DELIVERY OF CARE
FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE DYING OR WHO HAVE A PROGRESSIVE ILLNESS. ASSIST
WITH LAST OFFICE ASSIST IN FRAMEWORK OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BY
INTERACTING WITH CLIENTS AND HELPING THEM CONTINUE WITH HOBBIES AND
ACTIVITIES IN THE CARE CENTRE. ANSWER NURSE CALL SYSTEM, GIVING
ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. ANSWER THE DOOR AND TELEPHONE APPROPRIATELY.
RESPOND ACCORDINGLY, AND PASS ON MESSAGES PROMPTLY. UNDER THE
SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE OF SENIOR CARE STAFF, REPORT ON THE WELLBEING
OF CLIENTS. CARRY OUT REGULAR CHECKS ON CLIENTS AT INTERVALS
DETERMINED BY SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS. MAKE VISITORS FEEL WELCOME.
PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS / ASSISTANCE AS AND WHEN REQUIRED. MAKE AND
CHANGE BEDS, ENSURING THAT ROOMS ARE CLEAN AND TIDY, AND COMMODES ARE
EMPTY, IN LINE WITH THE NURSING HOME&#**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**;S
DISPOSAL OF WASTE POLICY. ENSURE THE NURSING HOMES RESOURCES ARE USED
APPROPRIATELY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT USED BY CLIENTS /
RELATIVES E.G. WHEELCHAIRS, HEARING AIDS, SPECTACLES ETC. ENSURE THE
NURSING HOME IS KEPT CLEAN AND TIDY, IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY&#**APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**;S ATTENTION TO DETAIL TO PHILOSOPHY. IF APPLICABLE,
CARE FOR CLIENTS&#**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**; CLOTHING AND ROOMS AS
NAMED, AND ENSURE THAT ALL CLOTHING IS RECORDED AND CLEARLY MARKED.
ENSURE FULL PRIVACY AND DIGNITY IS MAINTAINED FOR THE DYING AND THE
BEREAVED, IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY&#**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**;S
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ASSIST CLIENTS WHO NEED HELP DURING MEAL
TIMES (BE AWARE OF SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES, DIETARY REQUIREMENTS ETC.)
ASSIST WITH SERVING OF FOOD / DRINKS AS REQUESTED / REQUIRED. WASH UP
AS REQUESTED / REQUIRED. ESCORT CLIENTS TRAVELLING TO AND FROM THE
NURSING HOME E.G. ON SOCIAL OUTINGS, HOSPITALS VISITS ETC. PRACTICE
MAXIMUM INTEGRITY IN ALL DEALINGS WITH CLIENTS PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL
AFFAIRS, AND AVOID ABUSE OF THE PRIVILEGED RELATIONSHIP THAT EXISTS
WITH CLIENTS.
SKILLS:
PERSON CENTRED CARE, RESIDENTIAL CARE, DEMENTIA, PERSONAL CARE,
ELDERLY CARE, NURSING HOME, LEARNING DISABILITIES, ELDER CARE,
PALLIATIVE CARE, DRESSING, DISABILITY CARE
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
