Posted on: Sun 22-01-2017

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

• Providing holistic healthcare to elderly clients in a residential setting.
• 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.

• Respect for patient rights regarding choice of lifestyle, i.e. political, social, religious, sexual and cultural. 
• Service marketing and promoting responsibilities. 
• Maintaining effective working relationships with all prospective clients and relatives.
• Implements administration strategies, policies and procedures.
• Managing the office environment, including sanitation and maintenance activities.
• Liaises with other staff and conducts checks to ensure the safe keeping and efficient utilization of all facilities and equipment.
• Keeps up to date with trends in the local sheltered healthcare service industry.
• Suggests and oversees improved efficiency in service.
• Ensure property and facilities meet legal, environmental, health, security and safety standards and requirements.
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms.
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.

Essential Requirements

• RN, BNSc., BS or Diploma in nursing, a degree in Social Work from a recognized institution, or a similar relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Social worker in the healthcare industry.
• International Experience as a Support Worker in the Care Industry.

• Full registration and affiliation with relevant professional bodies with the knowledge, ability and experience of caring for elders.
• BLS, ACLS will be an added advantage.
• Ability to start-up and run a well funded NGO will be a major advantage.
• A compassionate, caring and patient nature.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks and intense pressure to perform.
• Knowledge of more than one major Nigerian language.

• A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.

• Proven marketing and client management experience.
• Proven administrative experience.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and disabilities.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Pleasant personality, with good customer relationship management skills.
• Project management, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• 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:

ü  An Application letter of no more than 2 pages (2,000 words) explaining how your experience matches the essential criteria and your salary expectations.

ü  An up - to - date CV. This should include the names, addresses (including email), and phone numbers of two professional referees.

ü  A recent Passport Photograph.

ü  Submit documents to: [email protected]

 DEADLINE: 3RD OF FEBRUARY, 2017

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