Healthcare Assistants

To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team and achieve required standards. To ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality. Duties to include caring for the elderly in a 54 bed nursing home:Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents.Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs.Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Moyglare Nursing Home's policies and procedures.Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities.Under the supervision and guidance of senior care staff, report on the well-being of residents.Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents.

Maintain professional knowledge and competenceAttend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications.Report immediately to the Director of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another Promote safe working practice within Moyglare Nursing Home