Night Support Worker
Night Support Worker
Posted on :
21-11-2024
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31731 - 31731
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
21-11-2024
Job Description
Our Client is a leading Charity operating across Ireland supporting some of the most marginalized individuals couples and families experiencing Homelessness.
Currently Hiring an experienced Night Support Worker for their Westport Operation. Full time we are open to flexible working arrangements
Permanent Contract.37.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- To collaborate with every service user to earn their respect and trust while handling challenging or troubling circumstances with tact.
- Assisting high support needs residents with getting up in the morning washing dressing and changing of clothes incontinence management etc. in the privacy of rooms.
- Monitor for pressure areas occurring and know what measures to put in place to prevent them.
- As required adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular residents encouraging maximum levels of independence.
- Operate effectively to prevent crossinfection using recognized Infection Control measures.
- Assist with maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents
- Offer laundry support for residents in particular those with incontinence issues.
- Support and assist residents where possible to be active themselves in maintaining good standards of cleanliness in bedrooms.
- Ensure the nutritional needs of residents are met. Assist with feeding of residents when required.
- Promote and support the importance of a wellbalanced diet for residents with high support care needs
- Where appropriate ensure that food is stored hygienically and safely.
- Offer support and intervene as directed by the nurse to the residents in regard to hydration and nutrition.
- Liaise with Shift Coordinator as often as required and participate fully in Handovers when in attendance
- Link in with onsite nurses daily as required especially in regard to resident care.
- Report health issues or concerns to the Nurse Shift coordinator and LMT as required.
- Report all Incidents (as instructed by the Local Management) as per our Management procedure.
- Alert a manager of any crisis or behaviour management issues and to use on call manager if no local manager present.
- Support other staff in maintaining good order and organization in the house.
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of one years experience working in the subject of homelessness or a closely connected field ideally in a residential setting OR a relevant social care qualification (Level 5 or higher such as social care psychology nursing etc.).
- Possess a high level of education.
- For this position prior service user activity planning experience is preferred.
- An advantage is having prior experience working alone or offsite.
- An awareness of persistent mental health conditions and their effects on the person.
- Strong familiarity with risk assessment systems and procedures (e.g. S/U Risk Assessment Lone Working Activity Risk Assessments)
- Being able to collaborate with others and realising the value of team communication
- Be familiar with health and safety and the regulations that pertain to it.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for career progression
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Leave
Employment Type
Full Time
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