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Oaklodge Nursing Home, Churchtown South, Cloyne (2025)

03/02/2022

We are recruiting for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager CNM2

Applicants will ideally have:
• At least 5 years post registration experience, with at least 2 in care of the elderly
• Nursing Management/team management
experience
• Desirable to have post graduate in
gerontological nursing.

This is a Full Time Permanent
Position. Attractive Terms &
Conditions Apply.

To apply please contact Eilish on 021-4646080.
See www.oaklodgenursinghome.ie
for further details

10/11/2020

Job Title: Housekeeping Attendant

Accountable To: Director of Nursing

Reports To: Administration Manager/ Director of Nursing

Working With: All staff members

Job Summary

• To provide a quality household service for residents of Oaklodge, as outlined by the Director of Nursing or Person in Charge.
• Under the direction of the Administration Manager, provide high standards of domestic services to the residents and throughout the home.
• To work shifts as per duty roster and as & when required Monday to Sunday.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Administration Manager/Director of Nursing:

• Carry out all domestic duties regarding the resident’s environment including the cleaning of all resident bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets.
• Carry out all domestic duties to the public areas within the home including corridors, reception, day-rooms and dining room as per work schedule.
• Domestic duties for all internal areas, offices, stores, staff changing rooms and treatment room
The cleaning of all interior doors/glass and skirting boards.
• The provision of an adequate supply of toileting equipment, hand towels etc to all of the above areas.
• Follow all instructions as regards product use.
• Follow guidance in relation to cleaning schedules.

General Responsibilities

• Be familiar with, and implement, all policies, procedures and guidelines as laid down by the Nursing Home.
• Comply with the Nursing Home dress code, which may be amended from time to time.
• Be economical in the use of supplies, equipment, materials, heating and lighting.
Respect confidential information obtained in the course of work and refrain from disclosing such information, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest.
• All written & verbal communication in the workplace is through English, unless specifically required otherwise by a resident.

Code of Conduct

• To behave in a manner which promotes good working relationships between all members of the Oaklodge team.
• To show courtesy and respect in all communications between management, colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To follow all procedures in relation to dignity at work and sick leave, annual leave etc., as per the staff handbook
• Gifts must not be accepted from residents or family members at any time.

Staff Development

• The staff member will be required to undertake mandatory training in moving and handling, fire safety and prevention of abuse on commencement and as per statutory requirements thereafter.
• The staff member will be required to attend study days and in-service training as arranged to develop personal and communication skills.

Health and Safety at Work

• It is the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and the health & safety of others who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Adhere to Policies and Statements on all aspects of Health and Safety, in particular the policy on Manual Handling of patients, as outlined in Health and Safety Act (1989)
• Prompt verbal reporting any accident or untoward incident followed by a written report

Churchtown South

10/08/2020

Excellent Hours, looking for a part time Chef/Cook to work in an amazing kitchen environment. Day time hours only.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Providing a high quality catering service for elderly residents in our home, as outlined by Manger and registered Staff Nurse in Charge.
• Supervising the catering area and those who work in or enter those areas to ensure the continuous provision of high standards in working practices.
• Ensuring Company and National legislative policies are adhered to at all times.
• Provision of well cooked, attractively served food, and in clean surroundings within the financial guidelines agreed by the Matron.
• Monitoring the provision of a cost effective service in all areas of equipment and renewals.
• Purchasing commodities from nominated suppliers, which are registered on the Approved Suppliers list and to keep a record of such.
• Checking all goods received against invoice/order book and to sign off as checked and correct.
• Investigating any discrepancies in Stock and report any such discrepancies to Manager immediately.
• Ensuring all HACCP documentation is recorded accurately, legibly and completely and filed in the HACCP file held in Managers Office.
• Liasing with Maintenance Supervisor to the home, to ensure the safe maintenance of equipment, and recording of any such requests in the Maintenance Requests book held at reception.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of and to ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the Health, Welfare & Safety at Work Act 1989.
• To undertake further training as deemed necessary by Manager, to ensure the continuous development of yourself, your subordinates and the services on offer.

10/08/2020

• To provide a quality care service for elderly residents in our home, as outlined by the Matron and Staff Nurse in-charge.

• Work unsupervised with residents ensuring a high standard of care is given.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Trained Nursing staff:

• Carry out Care duties for the patient as stated in the Care Plan as devised by the staff nurse.
• Sit with and be sensitive to the emotional / psychological / spiritual needs of the patient and family.
• Move a patient safely in the bed or from the bed to the chair, using appropriate equipment.
• Meet the continence / catheter needs of the patient.
• Toilet patients who are frail or bed-bound.
• Carry out pressure area care, following the Care Plan as devised by the staff nurse.
• Feed patients.
• Provide oral care of the mouth.
• Read to the patient, if desired.
• Understand the features of the last stages of life and of death.
• Report to nurse in charge an account of care given to residents in order that they may record it in the residents nursing notes.
• Advise the staff nurse immediately of any significant changes / deteriorations in the patient’s condition i.e. pain / symptoms.
• Advise the staff nurse immediately if any written or verbal complaints are received from patients / families, or any accident or untoward incidents that may occur.
Professionalism/Codes of Conduct

• To behave always in a manner which promotes good working relationships between all members of the homes team.
• To show courtesy and respect in all communications between management, colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To behave in a manner so as to uphold and enforce the philosophy statement of the nursing Home. IE: Compassion, Respect, justice, honesty and equality.

Staff Development:

• The Post Holder will be required to undertake a course on moving and handling and fire safety training on commencement in post and yearly thereafter.
• The Post Holder will be required to attend study days and in-service training as arranged to develop personal skills in caring for patients.

General Responsibilities:

• The Post Holder must be conversant with, and implement, all policies / procedures / guidelines / standards as laid down by the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder must have an awareness of Philosophy of the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder will be expected to comply with the Nursing Homes Dress Code, which may be amended from time to time.

• The Post Holder must ensure that all record keeping must be concise, accurate and legible at all times.

• Gifts or money must not be accepted from patients or family members at any time.
• The Post Holder must practise economy at all times in the use of supplies, equipment, materials, heating and lighting.
• The Post Holder must respect confidential information obtained in the course of Care duties and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient or person entitled to act on their behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest

Health and Safety at Work:

• Attention is drawn to the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Adhering to Home Policies and Statements on all aspects of Health and Safety, in particular the policy on Manual Handling of patients, as outlined in Health and Safety Act (1989)
• Verbally reporting any accident or untoward incident within twenty-four hours of the event and following this up with written details.

23/03/2020

Oaklodge Nursing Home is now hiring Full - Time and part-time Health Care assistant (3-day week, rotating shifts).

Job Title: Health Care Assistant.

Professionally
Accountable To: Director of Nursing

Reports To: CNM2/ Staff Nurse In-Charge

Working With: All team members of nursing and ancillary staff of the home

Home’ Code
of Conduct: Each Care Assistant employed by the Nursing Home is expected to act at all times in such a manner as to justify patients and families trust and confidence in the service provided by the home.

Job Summary:

• To provide a quality care service for elderly residents in our home, as outlined by the Matron and Staff Nurse in-charge.

• Work unsupervised with residents ensuring a high standard of care is given.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Trained Nursing staff:

• Carry out Care duties for the patient as stated in the Care Plan as devised by the staff nurse.
• Sit with and be sensitive to the emotional / psychological / spiritual needs of the patient and family.
• Move a patient safely in the bed or from the bed to the chair, using appropriate equipment.
• Meet the continence / catheter needs of the patient.
• Toilet patients who are frail or bed-bound.
• Carry out pressure area care, following the Care Plan as devised by the staff nurse.
• Feed patients.
• Provide oral care of the mouth.
• Read to the patient, if desired.
• Understand the features of the last stages of life and of death.
• Report to nurse in charge an account of care given to residents in order that they may record it in the residents nursing notes.
• Advise the staff nurse immediately of any significant changes / deteriorations in the patient’s condition i.e. pain / symptoms.
• Advise the staff nurse immediately if any written or verbal complaints are received from patients / families, or any accident or untoward incidents that may occur.

Professionalism/Codes of Conduct

• To behave always in a manner which promotes good working relationships between all members of the homes team.
• To show courtesy and respect in all communications between management, colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To behave in a manner so as to uphold and enforce the philosophy statement of the nursing Home. IE: Compassion, Respect, justice, honesty and equality.

Staff Development:

• The Post Holder will be required to undertake a course on moving and handling and fire safety training on commencement in post and yearly thereafter.
• The Post Holder will be required to attend study days and in-service training as arranged to develop personal skills in caring for patients.

General Responsibilities:

• The Post Holder must be conversant with, and implement, all policies / procedures / guidelines / standards as laid down by the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder must have an awareness of Philosophy of the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder will be expected to comply with the Nursing Homes Dress Code, which may be amended from time to time.

• The Post Holder must ensure that all record keeping must be concise, accurate and legible at all times.

• Gifts or money must not be accepted from patients or family members at any time.
• The Post Holder must practise economy at all times in the use of supplies, equipment, materials, heating and lighting.
• The Post Holder must respect confidential information obtained in the course of Care duties and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient or person entitled to act on their behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest

Health and Safety at Work:

• Attention is drawn to the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Adhering to Home Policies and Statements on all aspects of Health and Safety, in particular the policy on Manual Handling of patients, as outlined in Health and Safety Act (1989)
• Verbally reporting any accident or untoward incident within twenty-four hours of the event and following this up with written details.

07/01/2020

Oaklodge Nursing Home is now hiring Full - Time and part-time Health Care assistant (3-day week, rotating shifts).

Job Title: Health Care Assistant.

Professionally
Accountable To: Director of Nursing

Reports To: CNM2/ Staff Nurse In-Charge

Working With: All team members of nursing and ancillary staff of the home

Home’ Code
of Conduct: Each Care Assistant employed by the Nursing Home is expected to act at all times in such a manner as to justify patients and families trust and confidence in the service provided by the home.

Job Summary:

• To provide a quality care service for elderly residents in our home, as outlined by the Matron and Staff Nurse in-charge.

• Work unsupervised with residents ensuring a high standard of care is given.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Trained Nursing staff:

• Carry out Care duties for the patient as stated in the Care Plan as devised by the staff nurse.
• Sit with and be sensitive to the emotional / psychological / spiritual needs of the patient and family.
• Move a patient safely in the bed or from the bed to the chair, using appropriate equipment.
• Meet the continence / catheter needs of the patient.
• Toilet patients who are frail or bed-bound.
• Carry out pressure area care, following the Care Plan as devised by the staff nurse.
• Feed patients.
• Provide oral care of the mouth.
• Read to the patient, if desired.
• Understand the features of the last stages of life and of death.
• Report to nurse in charge an account of care given to residents in order that they may record it in the residents nursing notes.
• Advise the staff nurse immediately of any significant changes / deteriorations in the patient’s condition i.e. pain / symptoms.
• Advise the staff nurse immediately if any written or verbal complaints are received from patients / families, or any accident or untoward incidents that may occur.

Professionalism/Codes of Conduct

• To behave always in a manner which promotes good working relationships between all members of the homes team.
• To show courtesy and respect in all communications between management, colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To behave in a manner so as to uphold and enforce the philosophy statement of the nursing Home. IE: Compassion, Respect, justice, honesty and equality.

Staff Development:

• The Post Holder will be required to undertake a course on moving and handling and fire safety training on commencement in post and yearly thereafter.
• The Post Holder will be required to attend study days and in-service training as arranged to develop personal skills in caring for patients.

General Responsibilities:

• The Post Holder must be conversant with, and implement, all policies / procedures / guidelines / standards as laid down by the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder must have an awareness of Philosophy of the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder will be expected to comply with the Nursing Homes Dress Code, which may be amended from time to time.

• The Post Holder must ensure that all record keeping must be concise, accurate and legible at all times.

• Gifts or money must not be accepted from patients or family members at any time.
• The Post Holder must practise economy at all times in the use of supplies, equipment, materials, heating and lighting.
• The Post Holder must respect confidential information obtained in the course of Care duties and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient or person entitled to act on their behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest

Health and Safety at Work:

• Attention is drawn to the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Adhering to Home Policies and Statements on all aspects of Health and Safety, in particular the policy on Manual Handling of patients, as outlined in Health and Safety Act (1989)
• Verbally reporting any accident or untoward incident within twenty-four hours of the event and following this up with written details.

Additional Duties of a Night Care Assistant

• The following duties are required of night care assistants in off peak time from 1am – 5am.
 Sorting/tidying of resident’s laundry
 Preparation of morning food trays for residents
• It is the understanding of the management of the Nursing Home that residents are our first priority, therefore all additional duties to be undertaken only when resident’s care and safety are maintained.

07/01/2020

Job Summary
• To be actively involved in the care of residents on a daily basis.
• To be responsible for promoting best practice evidence based standards of nursing care.
• To be responsible for promoting the independence of residents by communicating with them and encouraging their active participation in care decisions.
• The training, mentoring and supervision of junior staff.

Clinical Responsibilities
• Have a person centered approach to individualized residents care planning and to the implementation and evaluation of care provided.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge in the management of residents illnesses.
• Establish and develop effective communication between the residents, their relatives and all members of the care team.
• Safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with Department of Health and Bórd Áltranais Guidelines.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure effective and economical use of all resources.
• Report to Clinical nurse Manager/director of Nursing when changes occur in circumstances, which affect safe, competent practice.

• Maintain accurate and up to date nursing documentation for all for required clinical and legal records.
• Enhance & promote a home environment which reflects a commitment to respect and care for all who live and work in Oaklodge.
• Ensure competence in all professional practice through continuing
o education which is relevant to the role.

Professionalism/Conduct
• To work in accordance with An Bord Altranais Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To show courtesy and respect in all communication between management/colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To behave in a manner which promotes good working relationships between all members of the care team.

Management
• To lead the care team with advice, support and guidelines in the delivery of best practice.
• To direct and clinically supervise Healthcare Assistants in all aspects of residents care including, moving & handling, nutrition continence
• Assist with the induction of new staff.
• To work closely with catering, household and maintenance staff to ensure a high standard of service in the nursing home.
• To ensure that there is accurate and complete documentation of all accidents occurring and that all accidents are reported in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• To ensure all records are accurate, legible and complete, kept and filed appropriately and up-to-date.
• To be responsible for the correct ordering of drugs and medical supplies.

Education:
• Continue personal professional development.
• Enhance the professional development of all members of the Nursing Team by sharing of knowledge gained at study days.
• Liaise with the CNM2/Director of Nursing in contributing to the clinical content of education programmes.

Budget:
• Be responsible for effective Stock Control and Maintenance.
• Ensure economical use of wound care products and drug supplies, without compromising patient care.

General Responsibilities:

• The Post Holder must be conversant with, and implement, all policies / procedures / guidelines / standards as laid down by the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder must have an awareness of Philosophy of the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder will be expected to comply with the Nursing Homes Dress Code, which may be amended from time to time.
• Gifts or money must not be accepted from patients or family members at any time.
• The Post Holder must practice economy at all times in the use of supplies, equipment, materials, heating and lighting.
• The Post Holder must respect confidential information obtained in the course of Care duties and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient or person entitled to act on their behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest. You will be required to sign a Confidentiality Statement prior to commencement.

Health and Safety at Work

• Attention is drawn to the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Verbally reporting any accident or untoward incident within twenty-four hours of the event and following this up with written details.

Churchtown South

11/12/2019

Job Summary
• To be actively involved in the care of residents on a daily basis.
• To be responsible for promoting best practice evidence based standards of nursing care.
• To be responsible for promoting the independence of residents by communicating with them and encouraging their active participation in care decisions.
• The training, mentoring and supervision of junior staff.

Clinical Responsibilities
• Have a person centered approach to individualized residents care planning and to the implementation and evaluation of care provided.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge in the management of residents illnesses.
• Establish and develop effective communication between the residents, their relatives and all members of the care team.
• Safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with Department of Health and Bórd Áltranais Guidelines.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure effective and economical use of all resources.
• Report to Clinical nurse Manager/director of Nursing when changes occur in circumstances, which affect safe, competent practice.

• Maintain accurate and up to date nursing documentation for all for required clinical and legal records.
• Enhance & promote a home environment which reflects a commitment to respect and care for all who live and work in Oaklodge.
• Ensure competence in all professional practice through continuing
o education which is relevant to the role.

Professionalism/Conduct
• To work in accordance with An Bord Altranais Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To show courtesy and respect in all communication between management/colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To behave in a manner which promotes good working relationships between all members of the care team.

Management
• To lead the care team with advice, support and guidelines in the delivery of best practice.
• To direct and clinically supervise Healthcare Assistants in all aspects of residents care including, moving & handling, nutrition continence
• Assist with the induction of new staff.
• To work closely with catering, household and maintenance staff to ensure a high standard of service in the nursing home.
• To ensure that there is accurate and complete documentation of all accidents occurring and that all accidents are reported in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• To ensure all records are accurate, legible and complete, kept and filed appropriately and up-to-date.
• To be responsible for the correct ordering of drugs and medical supplies.

Education:
• Continue personal professional development.
• Enhance the professional development of all members of the Nursing Team by sharing of knowledge gained at study days.
• Liaise with the CNM2/Director of Nursing in contributing to the clinical content of education programmes.

Budget:
• Be responsible for effective Stock Control and Maintenance.
• Ensure economical use of wound care products and drug supplies, without compromising patient care.

General Responsibilities:

• The Post Holder must be conversant with, and implement, all policies / procedures / guidelines / standards as laid down by the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder must have an awareness of Philosophy of the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder will be expected to comply with the Nursing Homes Dress Code, which may be amended from time to time.
• Gifts or money must not be accepted from patients or family members at any time.
• The Post Holder must practice economy at all times in the use of supplies, equipment, materials, heating and lighting.
• The Post Holder must respect confidential information obtained in the course of Care duties and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient or person entitled to act on their behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest. You will be required to sign a Confidentiality Statement prior to commencement.

Health and Safety at Work

• Attention is drawn to the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Verbally reporting any accident or untoward incident within twenty-four hours of the event and following this up with written details.

20/09/2019

Oaklodge Nursing Home is now hiring Full - Time and part-time Health Care assistant (3-day week, rotating shifts).
Job Title: Health Care Assistant.
Professionally
Accountable To: Director of Nursing
Reports To: CNM2/ Staff Nurse In-Charge
Working With: All team members of nursing and ancillary staff of the home
Home’ Code
of Conduct: Each Care Assistant employed by the Nursing Home is expected to act at all times in such a manner as to justify patients and families trust and confidence in the service provided by the home.
Job Summary:
• To provide a quality care service for elderly residents in our home, as outlined by the Matron and Staff Nurse in-charge.
• Work unsupervised with residents ensuring a high standard of care is given.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Trained Nursing staff:
• Carry out Care duties for the patient as stated in the Care Plan as devised by the staff nurse.
• Sit with and be sensitive to the emotional / psychological / spiritual needs of the patient and family.
• Move a patient safely in the bed or from the bed to the chair, using appropriate equipment.
• Meet the continence / catheter needs of the patient.
• Toilet patients who are frail or bed-bound.
• Carry out pressure area care, following the Care Plan as devised by the staff nurse.
• Feed patients.
• Provide oral care of the mouth.
• Read to the patient, if desired.
• Understand the features of the last stages of life and of death.
• Report to nurse in charge an account of care given to residents in order that they may record it in the residents nursing notes.
• Advise the staff nurse immediately of any significant changes / deteriorations in the patient’s condition i.e. pain / symptoms.
• Advise the staff nurse immediately if any written or verbal complaints are received from patients / families, or any accident or untoward incidents that may occur.
Professionalism/Codes of Conduct
• To behave always in a manner which promotes good working relationships between all members of the homes team.
• To show courtesy and respect in all communications between management, colleagues, residents and relatives.
• To behave in a manner so as to uphold and enforce the philosophy statement of the nursing Home. IE: Compassion, Respect, justice, honesty and equality.
Staff Development:
• The Post Holder will be required to undertake a course on moving and handling and fire safety training on commencement in post and yearly thereafter.
• The Post Holder will be required to attend study days and in-service training as arranged to develop personal skills in caring for patients.
General Responsibilities:
• The Post Holder must be conversant with, and implement, all policies / procedures / guidelines / standards as laid down by the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder must have an awareness of Philosophy of the Nursing Home.
• The Post Holder will be expected to comply with the Nursing Homes Dress Code, which may be amended from time to time.
• The Post Holder must ensure that all record keeping must be concise, accurate and legible at all times.
• Gifts or money must not be accepted from patients or family members at any time.
• The Post Holder must practise economy at all times in the use of supplies, equipment, materials, heating and lighting.
• The Post Holder must respect confidential information obtained in the course of Care duties and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient or person entitled to act on their behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest
Health and Safety at Work:
• Attention is drawn to the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Adhering to Home Policies and Statements on all aspects of Health and Safety, in particular the policy on Manual Handling of patients, as outlined in Health and Safety Act (1989)
• Verbally reporting any accident or untoward incident within twenty-four hours of the event and following this up with written details.

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