Specialist Home Dialysis Assistant - Antrim, Belfast,Cookstown, Dungannon, Newry

Key Responsibilities -    

1.         You will be responsible for setting up and stripping down Dialysis Machine.

2.         You will be responsible for checking for signs of infection and reporting to patients PD Nurse if problems should arise.

3.         You will be responsible for checking patient’s blood pressure, weight ordering prescription and complete and maintain accurate records.

4.         You will be responsible for checking PD Catheter exit site and redressing as appropriate.

5.        You will be aware of Patients changing needs and report to Line Manager

6.         To participate in formal and informal, individual and group supervisions as  required.

7.         To ensure that all medication is administered in accordance with Extra Care’s  procedures.

8.         To observe all aspects of Extra Care Health and Safety policies and procedures.

9.         To ensure that patient services are delivered by working within a flexible rota and by answering/responding to emergency calls if required.

10.       To comply with Extra Care’s regulations in relation to confidentiality.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Minimum of 12 months experience of working in Care setting.

Excellent Communication skills including, report writing

Clean U.K. Driving License and use of a car for work purposes.

Desirable Criteria and Experience

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

It is desirable that employees would be registered with NISSCC.

Interviews will be held week beginning 9th April @ various venues to be confirmed