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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.
- As required, adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular residents, encouraging maximum levels of independence.
- Operate effectively to prevent cross-infection, 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 well-balanced 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 on-site 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 year's 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 off-site.
- 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
Last updated : 2024-11-21