Staff Auxiliary Nurse At Candlelight Foundation For Children With Special Needs

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist residents with feeding and ensure appropriate nutritional support.
• Support residents with mobility, positioning, transfers, and other activities of daily living.
• Monitor and report residents\' vital signs and changes in their condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with routine nursing care within the limits of training and authorisation.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Maintain clean, safe, and comfortable resident environments.
• Assist with bed-making and changing of linens.
• Support infection prevention and hygiene procedures.
• Assist Registered Nurses with patient care and other appropriate clinical tasks.
• Observe residents and promptly report unusual behaviour, discomfort, falls, injuries, or other concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect residents\' privacy and dignity.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate care records as directed.
• Support residents during appointments, activities, and movement within the facility.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervising nurse.

Requirements

• Auxiliary Nurse, Healthcare Assistant qualification, or relevant healthcare training.
• Previous experience in elderly care, nursing homes, hospitals, or home-care services is an advantage.
• Compassionate, patient, respectful, and dependable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
• Physically capable of assisting residents with mobility and daily activities.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Core Qualities for All Positions

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Compassion and empathy.
• Patience and respect for elderly clients.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a care team.
• Commitment to safeguarding residents and clients.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing dignified, person-centred care.
• Should be based in Ikorodu or be willing to live in provided accommodation