Multi-Task Attendant Supplementary

Job Title and Grade Multi-Task Attendant Supplementary Freastala, Iltascanna Grade Code: 6015 Campaign Reference Closing Date Rolling Campaign Proposed Interview date(s) TBC Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage Location of Post Ballyshannon Community Hospital, Older Peoples Service, South Donegal A supplementary panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Ballyshannon Community Hospital, Co. Donegal, Older People Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Once formed, the panel will remain in existence for 12 months.
Organisational Area Donegal Details of Service Older Person Services are expanding in order to meet the needs of our aging population and offer more rewarding nursing career opportunities than you may be aware of.
We are committed to providing progressive high standards of nursing care to clients with a wide range of simple to complex palliative, acute or long-term care needs.
In addition to our Older Person clients, many of our facilities also provide care to younger people living with chronic conditions.
These nurse-led services allow extensive opportunities to fully engage in the delivery of holistic quality care, working with many other healthcare professionals such as GPs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Health Care Assistants, and QRPS Teams to ensure the best outcomes for service users and residents.
Reporting Relationship Report to and work under the supervision and direction of a Director of Nursing (Clinical Nurse Manager or his / her deputy).
Purpose of the Post In the context of the person-centered philosophy of the Community Nursing Unit and the developing primary care teams and health and social care networks, the post holder will support service users to continue to exercise independence and autonomy in leading a full life no matter what their level of dependency.
In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, s/he will assist with the provision of health and social care.
This will include all activities of daily living in line with the needs and wishes of the individual and as outlined in an agreed care plan.
Duties assigned will vary depending on the care setting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Support clients/residents in directing their own lives in accordance with their cognitive and physical abilities in an environment that reflects the comforts of home.
Support improved opportunities for clients/residents to have meaningful relationships with families and friends by making them welcome partners in the Community Nursing Unit or at home.
Respect clients/residents, their families, and each other as individuals showing dignity, courtesy, and professionalism at all times.
Act as an advocate for clients/residents.
Actively promote the participation of clients/residents in the running of the unit.
Promote the social interaction of clients/residents with the community, including facilitating their ongoing involvement in personal interests, hobbies, etc.
Assist the Registered Nurse in the provision of a quality service by promoting and adopting a philosophy of care and working in line with national and locally devised policies and regulations.
Ensure that care is carried out empathetically and ethically and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the client/resident are respected.
Contribute to the development of a multidisciplinary assessment and care plan and assist in its implementation and evaluation in consultation with the client/resident and family/carer as appropriate.
Carry out assigned and delegated responsibilities involving indirect care domestic or catering duties and all activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, e.g., to assist clients in maintaining standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical and mental health, and any other personal needs.
Encourage and promote recovery philosophy with service users.
Prepare and serve food as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the smooth running of the unit.
Contribute to the maintenance and updating of client/resident documentation.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him/her during the course of his/her work.
Be responsible for the routine cleaning of the allocated area of responsibility in accordance with the HSE Policies.
Operate cleaning machinery safely and ensure it is kept clean, maintained, and appropriately stored.
Ensure cleaning schedules are adhered to and signed off on as directed by the supervisor.
Ensure all equipment and materials are appropriately stored.
Health & Safety Conduct oneself in a manner that conveys respect for the individual and ensures safe client/resident care.
Report any incident or potential incident that may compromise the Health and Safety of clients, residents, staff, or visitors and take appropriate action.
Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms.
Not undertake any duty related to client/resident care for which he/she is not trained.
Understand and adhere to all HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Apply precautions at all times to minimize the risks of cross-infection e.g., clean up any spillages of bodily fluids.
Ensure that all equipment is stored and cleaned correctly, and storage areas are kept clean and tidy.
Report any breakage or malfunction of equipment to technical staff and/or appropriate others.
Present to work wearing the agreed attire and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene.
Education & Training Attend induction and mandatory in-service education.
Maintain continuous personal development and participate in team-based development, education, and online training and learning on the HSELand website.
Develop and use reflective practice techniques as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with his/her line manager.
Administrative Maintain and monitor appropriate levels of consumable supplies in the unit.
Maintain appropriate records to facilitate the ordering process/enable cost monitoring in line with financial regulations.
Answer the telephone, respond to queries, take messages, and deal with queries as appropriate/agreed with the Registered Nurse.
Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
Record all interventions used under the guidance of the registered nurse.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact this role, and as structures change, the job description may be reviewed.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or Experience Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms, possess: (a) Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc i.
Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills OR ii.
FETEC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support.
OR iii.
A relevant healthcare qualification.
OR iv.
Be currently employed as an attendant, multi-task, or in a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FET Level 5 programme in Health Service skills or equivalent.
AND (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.
Please ensure that this is clearly outlined on your application.
Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Skills, Competencies, and/or Knowledge Ability to care Can work on own initiative Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge and awareness of services provided locally for older people.
Ability to work as part of a team Awareness of Health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, & Public Health matters.
Other Requirements Specific to the Post Shift Work Unsocial Hours Night Duty Bank Holidays Competition Specific Selection Process - Shortlisting/Interview Shortlisting may be carried out based on the information supplied in your application form.
The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies, and/or knowledge section of this job specification.
Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
The successful at the shortlisting stage of this process (where applied) will be called forward to interview.
Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commissioners for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).
Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on in the document posted with each vacancy entitled Code of Practice, information for candidates" or on .