MPA are currently recruiting Temporary Care Assistants for our client Apex Housing, in the Derry/ Londonderry Area.This role will be based at Daleview Nursing Home. Full time and Part time hours available.
Responsibilities
* To provide safe, effective care with compassion.
* To provide care that is resident focused whilst ensuring that residents’ dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
* To work to recognised standards, including RQIA and Apex Policies and Procedures.
* To provide, where appropriate, personal assistance to residents such as bathing, washing, toileting, dressing, feeding etc. whilst ensuring the privacy, dignity and rights of residents are maintained
* To observe and report to Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse changes in residents’ health, wellbeing and behaviours.
* To report to the Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse untoward incidents, e.g. falls, accidents, unexplained injuries.
* To report to the Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge any complaints, compliments (written or verbal) and maintain a record of same.
* To refer all enquiries regarding the care or condition of service users to the nurse in charge.
Skills and Qualifications
* QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
* Must be currently registered with NISCC Or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
* Or A minimum of 6 months experience in a formal setting working in a caring / support role with vulnerable adults (either paid or unpaid).
* Must be willing to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care.
Further Information
Benefits for YOU:Weekly Pay (you will be paid every Friday).Fantastic hourly rate.Flexible Working (you decide when, where and how often you work).Enhance your work life balance .Holiday pay.Pension Scheme.24 Hour Office Support.
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