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St Peters Nursing Home is set in the beautiful area of Castlebellingham, Co Louth we are currently looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team.

Our Residents are the most important people and at St Peters their choices are respected. We want to create a Home for Home in a friendly environment.

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'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's attention to detail to philosophy.
• If applicable, care for clients' 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'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.

At Trinity Care we're like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We provide private residential, convalescent, and rehabilitative care in our purpose-built Nursing Homes. We have centres in Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Kilkenny, and Cavan.

Important Notice For candidates
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.

Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Trinity Care emails, with an @trinitycare domain.

INDHP

St.Peters Nursing Home is part of Trinity Care Group, a well-respected, multi-award-winning Nursing Home Group, part of the international DomusVi Group.

We are currently looking to recruit a Registered General Nurse to care for our elderly residents.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications.
Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group.
• Current Registration with An Bord Altrainis.
• Team Player
• 1st level Nurse
• Desired:
• Experience / qualification in car for relevant Client category.
• Knowledge of HIQA Standards
• Previous supervisory experience

Main Responsibilities
Care:

• Ensure that all Staff Members contribute, to the best of their ability, to the efficient running of the Nursing Home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the Clients.
• Report any ill health amongst Clients and make requests for G.P / Professional visits where necessary.
• Ensure that Clients' Care Plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with Clients, Relatives and other Health Care Professionals, and in accordance with An Bord Altranais guidelines and Company Policy.
• Assess all aspects of Clients' care needs, and provide health supervision and direct Nursing Care when required.
• Assess social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain on-going assessments and review all other Clients.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Client within the Nursing Home has an individualised Care Plan. Client Care Plans to be reviewed on a monthly basis or even more frequently as and when required, in accordance with An Bord Altranais guidelines & Company policy.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals as required. Ensure a clear and concise handover report is given to all relevant Staff Members at the end of each shift.
• Administer prescribed medicines and document the same accordance with the Company's procedure and An Bord Altranais.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs in line with the Financial Policy, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship which exits with Clients.

Communication:

• Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
• Establish and maintain good communication with Clients, Relatives and with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide administrative support when required.
• Health & Safety:
• Report immediately to the D.O.N or person in charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or another.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of, the Nursing Homes' Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire Procedures.
• Report to the D.O.N, or the maintenance, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice within the Nursing Home.

General:

• Adhere to all appropriate An Bord Altranais guidelines / regulations.
• Maintain all documentation and records as required by both the Registering Authority and the Directors of Nursing
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
• Notify the D.O.N, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, please see employee handbook for guidelines
• Ensure the security of the Nursing Home is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you

Important Notice For candidates
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.

Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Trinity Care emails, with an @trinitycare domain.

Who are we looking for?

For us at Spectrum it's all about building the best team to help people to achieve their health goals. This makes for happy patients and happy team members We're currently looking for a Full or Part Time Podiatrist to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in our clinics and nursing homes in Dublin and Meath. The FTE for this role is €45,000-€5,000 per annum, with potential earnings of up to 0,000 with commission. As travel would be required as part of this role a drivers license and access to a car would be preferred.

At Spectrum we want to offer you a career, not just a job. We provide clear career progression alongside a transparent salary scale to help our team develop clinically or into leadership roles. We look to cater for those who want to build their clinical skills and those who want to upskill to become a Clinical Lead, Manager or Director. Depending on experience, there is an option to deliver nail surgery

Some reasons why our team joined us:

• Up to 00 sign on bonus (T&C's apply)

• Our comprehensive clinical support structure

• Clear career pathways across clinical and leadership roles

• Work variety – we provide multiple specialist services and provide training in each

• Flexible working – we can cater for Full or Part time contracts and shifts to suit your lifestyle

• CPD calendar including both internal and external speakers
• CPD bursaries to assist funding external courses
• Study leave
• Robust systems to help our team provide the best care for their patients
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Annual leave that increases with length of service
• Me Day – an additional day leave to try something new
• Monthly Health & Wellness allowance

If this sounds like an opportunity you're interested in then take a read through the roles and responsibilities and hit apply below.

We would love to hear from you

What is the role and what are your responsibilities?

• Treat a variety of skin ailment such as verruca's, corns, calluses, etc.
• Assess and treat ingrown toenails, clipping toe nails and general feet tidy up
• Treat patients with diabetes at increased risk of foot disease who require preventative care and assistance
• Determine the condition of a patient's feet, ankles, or lower legs by reviewing his or her medical history, listening to the patient's concerns, and performing a physical examination
• Diagnose foot, ankle, and lower-leg problems through physical exams, and other methods
• Provide treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve and correct foot and ankle deformities
• Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques
• Educate patients on how to improve and/or improve conditions
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GP's, Physios and other members of multi-disciplinary teams, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients and Refer patients to other physicians or specialists if they detect larger health problems, such as diabetes
• Meet continuous education requirements and maintain an up to date CPD folder
• Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics; as well as managing their payments, and issue receipts
• Place stock orders and log repairs
• In some cases, supervise student and junior podiatrists and enhance your teaching skills
• Manage clinical risk and have excellent infection control awareness
• Be caring, compassionate and professional and always have the patient at the core of everything you do
• Help with creating blogs and content for social media and other marketing channels
• Work with the marketing team and provide them with on the ground feedback from time to time

What experience and qualifications do I need?

• BSc OR MSc in Podiatry (essential)
• CORU registration (essential)
• Member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Ireland (SCPI) (essential)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (essential)
• Private practice experience (preferred)
• New grads welcome

If you have any queries about the role, please contact

Please note that if you click "apply" you consent to your information to be stored for 12 months for recruitment purposes by Spectrum Health.

Who are we looking for?

For us at Spectrum it's all about building the best team to help people to achieve their health goals. This makes for happy patients and happy team members We're currently looking for a Full or Part Time Podiatrist to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in our clinics and nursing homes in Dublin and Meath. The FTE for this role is €50,000-€7,000 per annum, with potential earnings of up to 0,000 + with commission. As travel would be required as part of this role a drivers license and access to a car would be preferred.

At Spectrum we want to offer you a career, not just a job. We provide clear career progression alongside a transparent salary scale to help our team develop clinically or into leadership roles. We look to cater for those who want to build their clinical skills and those who want to upskill to become a Clinical Lead, Manager or Director. Depending on experience, there is an option to deliver nail surgery

Some reasons why our team joined us:

• Up to 00 sign on bonus (T&C's apply)

• Our comprehensive clinical support structure

• Clear career pathways across clinical and leadership roles

• Work variety – we provide multiple specialist services and provide training in each

• Flexible working – we can cater for Full or Part time contracts and shifts to suit your lifestyle

• CPD calendar including both internal and external speakers
• CPD bursaries to assist funding external courses
• Study leave
• Robust systems to help our team provide the best care for their patients
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Annual leave that increases with length of service
• Me Day – an additional day leave to try something new
• Monthly Health & Wellness allowance

If this sounds like an opportunity you're interested in then take a read through the roles and responsibilities and hit apply below.

We would love to hear from you

What is the role and what are your responsibilities?

• Treat a variety of skin ailment such as verruca's, corns, calluses, etc.
• Assess and treat ingrown toenails, clipping toe nails and general feet tidy up
• Treat patients with diabetes at increased risk of foot disease who require preventative care and assistance
• Determine the condition of a patient's feet, ankles, or lower legs by reviewing his or her medical history, listening to the patient's concerns, and performing a physical examination
• Diagnose foot, ankle, and lower-leg problems through physical exams, and other methods
• Provide treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve and correct foot and ankle deformities
• Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques
• Educate patients on how to improve and/or improve conditions
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GP's, Physios and other members of multi-disciplinary teams, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients and Refer patients to other physicians or specialists if they detect larger health problems, such as diabetes
• Meet continuous education requirements and maintain an up to date CPD folder
• Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics; as well as managing their payments, and issue receipts
• Place stock orders and log repairs
• In some cases, supervise student and junior podiatrists and enhance your teaching skills
• Manage clinical risk and have excellent infection control awareness
• Be caring, compassionate and professional and always have the patient at the core of everything you do
• Help with creating blogs and content for social media and other marketing channels
• Work with the marketing team and provide them with on the ground feedback from time to time

What experience and qualifications do I need?

• BSc OR MSc in Podiatry (essential)
• CORU registration (essential)
• Member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Ireland (SCPI) (essential)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (essential)
• Private practice experience (preferred)
• New grads welcome

If you have any queries about the role, please contact

Please note that if you click "apply" you consent to your information to be stored for 12 months for recruitment purposes by Spectrum Health.

Craddock House Nursing Home
is a purpose-built nursing home located on Craddockstown, Naas, Kildare.

We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.

It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.

Together, we achieve this by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting Residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.

Our core company values:

Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership

Can You Make a Room Feel Like

Home

(and a Mean Cup of Tea)?

If you can brew a good cuppa, spot a lost slipper from 10 feet away and keep hearts warm and rooms tidy - we need you

We are hiring a Homemaker to help create a homely environment where every meal and every moment matters.

If you think you are Homemaker material, apply today

Craddock House Nursing Home is seeking a full time Homemaker (37.5hrs) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be flexible and must have the ability to work weekdays and weekends as required.

At Craddock House Nursing Home we have a family ethos that carries throughout our individual households. Always putting the resident at the centre of everything we do, our Household Model of Care offers residents a person-centred approach in a place they can call home. We are renowned for teamwork and excellent provision of care.

What we offer:

• Excellent pay rates
• Continuous Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral Programme
• Free ongoing training and development
• Free on-site parking
• Meals on Duty
• Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver
• 25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies.

The Homemaker is responsible for: -

• Greeting and welcoming all visitors to the House.
• Creating meaningful events and activities for the residents which are both planned and unplanned.
• Welcoming Assisting with the planning of meals and mealtimes and organizing and serving the meals to the residents in the House in a person centred way, showing flexibility, awareness of individual needs/preferences and choice.
• Maintaining residents' fluid and food intake charts where necessary and keeping the Nurse/Carer Lead informed of same.
• Liaising with the House team/catering on any changes in the dietary requirements for residents and reports any changes in residents' eating patterns to the Nurse/Carer Lead in the House.
• Ensuring that the kitchenette is kept clean and tidy and running smoothly.
• Ensuring that all cleaning jobs are completed within their span of duty.
• Ensuring that cleaning tasks include washing the dishes, sweeping and washing the kitchen floors and the dining area after the residents have finished their meals.
• Ensuring that the fridge is kept clean, free from spillages and is defrosted every week and that any food stuffs out of date are disposed of.
• Ensuring that the cooker and microwave are kept clean.
• Ensuring that all areas within the kitchenette and kitchenette storage areas is kept clean and tidy and well maintained.
• To ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained, complying with local and national infection control guidelines.
• Ensuring that equipment and surfaces that come into contact with food, e.g. chopping boards, sinks, storage containers, knives etc must be disinfected.
• Ensuring that s/he is familiar with the Craddock House Policy on Food Safety and the associated House Rules and cleaning schedules and completes the relevant records.
• Making sure that all cleaning cloths, tea towels, residents serviettes etc are laundered or replaced when needed.
• Ensuring that all cleaning agents and chemicals are locked away and out of reach from residents who may have the propensity to walk into the kitchenette. The domestic laundry room in the House is kept locked when not in use and all detergents are safely locked away.
• Ensuring that connecting door into the kitchen is kept closed at all times.
• Ensuring that any other additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Care and/or Person in Charge are carried out

Responsibilities:

• To focus on a person centered approach whilst maintaining Craddock House's policies and procedures.
• To respect privacy, dignity and to promote confidentiality within a warm homely setting.
• To be able to work within a team showing respect whilst recognizing the skills and abilities of others as we are all individual.
• To maintain open communication at all levels
• To represent Craddock House in a professional and positive manner at all times and in all communications with residents, visitors and staff
• To comply with Craddock House's Health and Safety Policy and procedures at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all issues and information relating to residents and Craddock House.
• To contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse.
• To maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and tidiness within your household at all times.
• To report any ill-health, accident or incident concerning any resident to the Staff Nurse
• To attend training days and courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• To attend meetings as and when required.
• To complete all documentation relating to a resident and all communications with your team in a clear manner.
• To uphold the Values of your household
• To report any damage or breakage of equipment, fixtures and fittings.
• To support new staff members and volunteers providing help and guidance where appropriate.
• To carry out such other reasonable duties, appropriate to the role as may be required.

Qualities
:

• To remove preconceived ideas that limit participation in daily living.
• To be able to use your imagination to engage others.
• To be able to make others smile.
• To be able to work from the heart.
• To be able to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions.

Why work for us?
Teamwork and excellent provision of care are our trademarks. We offer flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning, and developmental opportunities. We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.

Craddock House Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.