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Medical Social Worker / Support Care Worker by RGVH: 3:17pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
Rockgarden Homes is a prestigious elder care home for older adults in Ikorodu, Lagos State. We provide medically-skilled nursing care in a respectful and cozy shelter for geriatric assisted living residents. We are guided by passion and excellence, as we provide quintessential residential care services for the elderly. Job Summary o The successful candidate will work as part of a team of professionals and medical staff that includes doctors, physiotherapists and Home Care Assistants providing care to aged adults in a Residential Setting. o S/He will evaluate clients, and develop as well as coordinate plans of care. o You will be involved in the social work aspect of healthcare as well as the clinical aspect. o You will plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies. o You will address each case as a unit, set tailored measurable goals while ensuring our vulnerable clients are protected against all possible harm. o You will be responsible for case management, psycho-social assessment, development and implementation of intervention strategies. o You will be expected to execute supervisory and administrative nursing functions, with an aim of ensuring clients' lives are easier and more comfortable. o You will spend much of the day managing the client’s in the facility and providing needed companionship, in order to guarantee a high level of customer satisfaction. o Duties include daily tasks such as personal grooming, dressing, feeding, making beds and giving patients their medications. o You will supervise junior staff to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitizing of clients’ rooms and the work environment with the aim of maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness. o You must be willing and motivated to work extra hours in order to meet up with responsibilities, and may be assigned other tasks as management decides. o Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Key Responsibilities o Providing holistic healthcare to elderly clients in a residential setting. o Fulfilling all reasonable requests from clients, to ensure their comfort, satisfaction and safety. o You will consult with physicians, establish treatment plans, operate medical equipment and perform diagnostic checks and tests. o You will efficiently supervise Home Care Assistants and other junior staff. o Availability and willingness to lift patients into and out of their beds, chairs, or bathtubs. o Changing patient's bandages, checking vital signs or applying lotion to dry skin areas. o Helping patients get a bath, get to and from the toilet, and sometimes changing a patient's adult diaper. o Monitoring and recording patient’s condition and documenting daily care services. o Educating and supervising junior staff on how to follow their nursing care plans. o Escorting clients to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.) and religious services. o Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following aseptic standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards. o Respect for patient rights regarding choice of lifestyle, i.e. political, social, religious, sexual and cultural. o Service marketing and promoting responsibilities. o Maintaining effective working relationships with all prospective clients and relatives. o Implements administration strategies, policies and procedures. o Managing the office environment, including sanitation and maintenance activities. o Liaises with other staff and conducts checks to ensure the safe keeping and efficient utilization of all facilities and equipment. o Keeps up to date with trends in the local sheltered healthcare service industry. o Suggests and oversees improved efficiency in service. o Ensure property and facilities meet legal, environmental, health, security and safety standards and requirements. o Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms. o Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports. Essential Requirements o RN, BNSc., BS or Diploma in nursing, a degree in Social Work from a recognised Institution, or a similar relevant qualification. o Minimum of 2 years experience as a Social worker in the healthcare industry. o International Experience as a Support Worker in the Care Industry. o Full registration and affiliation with relevant professional bodies with the knowledge, ability and experience of caring for elders. o BLS, ACLS will be an added advantage. o Ability to start-up and run a well funded NGO will be a major advantage. o A compassionate, caring and patient nature. o Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks and intense pressure to perform. o Knowledge of more than one major Nigerian language. o A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work. o Proven marketing and client management experience. o Proven administrative experience. o Knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and disabilities. o Knowledge of office management systems and procedures. o Attention to detail and proactive problem solving skills. o Excellent written and verbal communication skills. o Pleasant personality, with good customer relationship management skills. o Project management, analytical and interpersonal skills. o Creative/Innovative thinker. o Willingness to relocate as accommodation may be provided. o Willingness to work on a Shift / Rota basis, including weekends. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should submit: An Application letter of no more than 2 pages (2,000 words) explaining how your experience matches the essential criteria and your salary expectations. An up - to - date CV. This should include the names, addresses (including email), and phone numbers of two professional referees. A recent Passport Photograph. Submit documents to: rockgardenhomes.recruitment@gmail.com DEADLINE: 3RD OF FEBRUARY, 2017 |
Re: Medical Social Worker / Support Care Worker by dmediator555(m): 9:23am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Please, where is the location? RGVH: |
Re: Medical Social Worker / Support Care Worker by sunnymighty(m): 10:10am On Jan 23, 2017 |
dmediator555:Oga the job is in Lagos I think, you can Google it. |
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