- Quality of Care Responsibilities- - Co-ordinate resident activities- Work within HIQA regulations

- Quality of Care Responsibilities- - Co-ordinate resident activities- Work within HIQA regulations

Care Network Ireland are recruiting for experienced Social Care Workers and Social CareAssistants for full time positions based in Co. Kildare.Role:- 2 years practical Social Care/Healthcare experience.- Excellent communication, people management and problem-solving skills, empathy and sensitivity to others.- The ability to work within a team.- Energy and enthusiasm, be highly motivated, reliable and have a flexible approach to working hours.- Good planning and time management skills- An Understanding of HIQA Standards, Regulations, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Duty of Care.- Work experience in a related area such as personal assistant/carer, community development orsocial care and/or community regeneration- Experience in supporting people that display challenging behaviour- Full Clean Driving Licence.

- Quality of Care Responsibilities- Day to day supervision of the care and nursing staff- Co-ordinate resident activities- Work within HIQA regulationsAll applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

• Quality of Care ResponsibilitiesTo ensure the delivery of the highest standards of nursing and social care which meet theindividual needs of each resident through implementation of:- The Company’s Quality of Care System- Clinical practice in the home meets Regulations and Standards- Monitoring of clinical practice through individualised plans of care for each resident- Conducting internal audits and following up on results of same- Initial induction of staff and ongoing training and development of staff- Encouragement of innovative practice- Ensuring implementation and adherence to Company and HIQA standards, procedures andguidelines• Financial Administration Responsibilities- Maintenance of administrative procedures in the absence of the Administrator- Monitoring of administrative procedures- Knowledge of residents fee income, funding source, fee arrears, personal allowance, financialrecords- Management of the Community Unit’s budget.- Have an understanding of legislative requirements regarding the financial affairs of mentally impaired people• General Management- Conducting regular communication meetings with all clinical staff- Establish a good rapport with external community agencies bringing the local community intothe Home and facilitating residents to attend functions/activities within the local community- Liaise with Marketing to maximise opportunities to ensure the Home has a high profile in thelocal community- Monitor all complaints ensuring that each is documented to include the investigation andoutcome• Environment- Implement Company Health and Safety Policy to safeguard the safety and welfare of staff,residents and others- Implement regular fire training and evacuation plans- Ensure catering meets HACCP standards and is to the highest quality and variety- Ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the home is to the highest standard- Ensure a preventative maintenance programme is in place and implemented

- To motivate staff by acting as an excellent role model, and to focus staff on resident care byfostering the ethos, values and philosophy we hold in the Nursing Home.- To line manage a team of care staff comprising of trained nurses and carers.- To ensure that there is adequate staffing at all times and to manage the duty roster inaccordance with the agreed staffing model.- To participate in recruitment and induction of new staff.- To participate in disciplinary, grievance processes.- To conduct formal supervision and review of staff performance / appraisal.- To conduct staff training and to and maintain training records up to date.- To share on call for emergencies when not on duty with your colleague.- To play an active role in the provision of direct nursing care.- To ensure that resident’s need are met with dignity and respect.- To promote residents independence and empowerment at all times.-To ensure the management of medicine administration/ storage /ordering and control, is in keeping with Nursing home policy on Medication management.- To ensure that care plans are reviewed, advised and evaluated as per Nursing Home policy and truly reflect the condition of our residents and the car being delivered to them at all times.- To ensure the residents nutritional needs are met.- To ensure that there is comprehensive care planning records maintained for all residents in our care documentation.-To liaise with resident Doctors and professional/s allied to medicine regarding their care.- To ensure adequate stock and the appropriate use of clinical products.- To participate in the management of complaints in keeping with Nursing Home complaints policy.- To participate in the management of elder abuse cases in keeping with Nursing home elder abuse policy.- To ensure that all procedures are carried out as described in the procedure manual.- To ensure that resident tissue viability is managed in a proactive research manner.

Care Network Ireland is recruiting Bank Nurses with acute experience across all departments forone of Kilkenny's leading hospitals. If you're looking to join a diverse and highly skilled workforce,then this may be the place for you. Acute services the hospital offers includes Medical, Surgical,Day Services, Acute Medical, Stroke, Theatre, ED, Paediatric and more.​

- At least one year nursing experience- Active registration with NMBI- Excellent communication skills- Genuine interest in working with the elderly- Previous elderly care experience is desirable

At least one year nursing experience- Active registration with NMBI- Excellent communication skills- Genuine interest in working with the elderly- Previous elderly care experience is desirable

Ensure the provision of a high standard of care to our residents and families is consistent with values and strategic plan.Adhere to all regulations and standards as published by HIQA.Provide and manage professional and nursing care to residents whilst actively contributing to the development of the centre and its staff.Significant involvement in liaising with HIQA in the registration process and to ensure compliance.Oversee recruitment and training needs of all staff.Effectively manage all available resources within the financial budget.Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures.Responsible for all aspects of risk management.Participate in marketing strategy.Ad hoc duties.