Carry out all instructions relating to the direct care of residents, as directed by the Care and Nursing.

Support the promotion of equality for all residents. Contribute to the protection and safety of residents at all times. Assist in the ongoing support of residents and others significant to them by enabling residents to maintain their interests, identity and well-being and maintaining contact with those who are significant to them.

Support residents in the transition due to changing from one care requirement to another. Report changing needs of residents to Care and Nursing Staff.

  Hygiene

         Bath, shower, shave, dress and undress residents.

         Assist with the care of the unconscious residents.

         Assist with the care of incontinent residents.

         Assist residents who are confined to bed with their toilet needs.

         Assist in the toileting of residents including the giving, removing and emptying of bedpans, urinals and commodes.

         Clean and disinfect bedpans, urinals, commodes, hoists, shower seats and trolleys etc.

         Supervise residents on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assist patients with their hygiene needs.

  Nutrition

         Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of the nutritional service within the Care Facility.

         Give help and support to residents during their meal times.

         Feed helpless residents, as directed.

         Ensure, for individual residents that dietary needs are adhered to, including special diets and supplementary drinks under the direction of the Care and Nursing Staff.

  Mobilisation

         Enable residents to maintain their mobility in the immediate environment.

         Lift and position residents, when necessary.

         Assist patients with walking and limb exercises.

         Ensure residents are comfortable in beds or on chairs.

         Assist with recreational activities and diversional therapy.

  General Duties

         Deal with residents' personal property, as per Care Facility policy.

         Take care of residents' dentures, glasses and hearing aids.

         Assist residents to make telephone calls.

         Answer call bells - deal with request and/or report to Care and Nursing Staff. Check that bells are in working order and within reach of residents.

         Make occupied and unoccupied beds.

         Move beds and furniture within rooms, as required.

         Assist with the Last Offices and in the preparation of the deceased for transfer to the mortuary.

         Attend to spillages immediately to reduce the risk of accidents.

         Ensure the linen cupboard and store areas are kept tidy and stocked.

         Ensure correct laundry bags are used, tied and labelled.

         Ensure that the Rooms, Day Rooms, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Sluice Rooms and Toilets are left clean and tidy at the end of each shift and after residents' usage, as appropriate.

         Carry out errands, as required.

         Report broken items in need of repair to the Staff Nurse on duty.

         Receive visitors to the Care Facility with courtesy.

  Comply with Policies/Procedures

         Maintain familiarity and comply with all Care Facility policies and procedures in relation to your duty as Carers.

         Comply with all safety regulations in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and maintain a hazard-free environment.

         Report all incidents and accidents involving self, residents or visitors to the Staff Nurse in charge.

  Code of Conduct

    Maintain appropriate appearance and behaviour in keeping with Care Facility policy.

    Maintain good personal hygiene practices.

         Attend in-service instruction, as required.

    Healthcare Assistant FETAC Level 5 or actively working towards it

         Take personal responsibility for your own professional development and updating.

         Attend meetings, as and when directed.

          This list is not exhaustive. Care Assistants will be required to perform such other duties as appropriate to the post, as may be assigned to you from time to time by the Staff Nurse in charge or such other designated person.