The successful candidate will:

Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed in order to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents
Working efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to approach patient care
Assist nursing/residential home residents with all personal care required, including: Bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include essential aspects of personal hygiene – i.e. washing body and hair, brushing teeth etc and ensuring that such activities comply with the procedures and relevant healthcare legislation
Duty to observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly reported to senior staff and documented appropriately. Additionally, staff must ensure they are aware of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures furthermore who to contact within the local authority for safeguarding.
Assisting with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised equipment provided
Participation in ward meetings
Adhere to infection control policies and maintain ward cleanliness
Maintain and develop good professional relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors

Essential Criteria

Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Health care experience not essential but it is desirable
Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training
Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends
Eligibility to work in UK

Benefits of working with Fairfields Care Centre:

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Category: Care

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Cookstown

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Over 35 years Fairfields Care has built a reputation for the highest standards of patient care and the excellence of our staff.