About this role
- To participate in the basic nursing care of the residents under the supervision of Registered Nursing staff e.g. bed bathing, pressure area, mouth care, feeding and eye care.
- To assist the residents with their toileting needs, including continence promotion.
- To change beds, tidy residents' rooms and do light cleaning.
- To empty aids, where appropriate.
- To assist with problems with mobility, including those of mobility aids, where appropriate.
- To help in the serving of meals and drinks, feeding those residents who are unable to feed themselves and ensuring that each resident receives the meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs.
- To help with the admission and discharge of residents, including listing of resident's property/clothing.
- Must be prepared to train and complete Fetac Level 5.
- Must have demonstrated the ability to work both as a team member and on own initiative.
- Must be prepared to attend such training sessions as are deemed necessary by the management.
- Must demonstrate a loyalty, flexibility and commitment to the Care Home.