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Care Staff - Resident Services (SC047)
Dublin, Leinster
Stewarts Care Services Ltd
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Job Description Role Purpose The overall role and responsibility of Care Staff is to enhance the lives of the Residents. To this aim Care Staff must work effectively with all staff directly involved with the residents of Stewarts Care. Care Staff are a member of the Resident Services team and deliver support in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant stakeholders. Key Responsibilities To Supervise the residents in all aspects of daily life, have due regard for their safety and the safety of others, both on and off sections including outdoor activities in accordance with Stewarts Care Policy. To ensure that all efforts are made to cater for the physical and emotional needs of the residents to ensure the highest quality of care. To assist in the day to day running of sections so that each area is run in a manner that is in keeping with the highest professional standards and care. To assist in the training of residents and to observe and report on residents to nursing staff and other personnel directly involved with residents when requested. To assist in client assessment and programme implementation. To accompany residents to outside clinics, hospitals or other centres where they have been transferred for specialised treatment or care and to give a preliminary verbal report on returning to residence. To assist in the implementation of nursing treatment as directed. To assist in the induction of new Care Staff to the Residents and general routine. To accept delegated responsibility for residents when requested as directed by the Manager/Social Care Worker or Nurse in Charge. To attend In-service Training Programme and lectures educating on the development of service users. Attend Fire Prevention and Emergency Training Sessions and become conversant with them and to implement fire orders as per letter of appointment. Observe strictly the Code of Confidentiality. Maintain Hygiene and tidiness in area assigned to. Undertake training for the safe administration of medication. Administer medication in line with organisational policy. In the course of employment all employees may be required to support residents or day attenders in leisure activities including participating in activities in the swimming pool, cooking, cleaning and driving. The Person Candidates must demonstrate sufficient competency and professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. QQI Level 5 (Healthcare Support) or SKILL-VEC Level 5 or equivalent is desirable. One years' experience working in the area of disability is preferable. Excellent Communication Skills. Knowledge of HIQA, the Health Act 2007- 2013, Progressing Disability Services for children and young people, New Directions & Mental Health in Intellectual disability. Flexibility to work in all areas of Resident Services. Creativity (e.g., in using community resources, problem solving, supporting service user needs). Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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