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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, DAYS ONLY. ​

Job Duties :

  • 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 any concerns re possible abuse of service users immediately to the nurse in charge.
  • 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.
  • To accompany residents on social and recreational outings and other appointments, as required.
  • To be available to listen and talk to residents using an approach suitable to their needs.
  • To participate in the implementation of group and social therapy e.g. reminiscence, reading, letter-writing and entertainment.
  • To assist with the cleaning service within the scheme
  • To ensure that service users are socially presentable in appearance at all times.
  • To ensure that service users have any aids e.g. dentures, hearing aids, spectacles etc fitted, cleaned and in working order.

Essential Criteria

  • 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
  • Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.

​ 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

INDDERRY

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.26 per hour

Work Location: In person

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