Deputy Person in Charge

Job Description

We are looking for a Deputy Person in Charge to support our Person in Charge in their role, providing leadership and support to our care and nursing staff whilst maintaining the highest quality of individualised person-centered care for our residents.

The successful candidate will together with the Person in Charge, ensure a best practice approach to all aspects of clinical leadership ensuring that the unit is well managed and runs smoothly.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in building and maintaining relationships and strong communication skills at all levels, the ability to foster excellent teamwork, have demonstrated leadership characteristics and have and good knowledge of HIQA standards. Ideally the successful candidate will have direct management experience in a similar role.

It would be a distinct advantage if the candidate would have or be working toward a minimum standard of QQI Level 6 Management in Healthcare Qualification.

About The Role

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of the highest standard of care to Residents.

• Lead, organise and direct the day-to-day management and operations of the Home in line with the Health Act 2007 and National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland.

• Always represent the nursing home as a senior manager and act in the best interest of the nursing home and its residents.

• Be self-motivated with a desire to work as part of a team focused on developing improved models of care within the Home.

• Be proactive in seeking opportunities for improvements and embrace change.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience

• Post registration management qualification in health or a related field

• Excellent knowledge of HIQA standards

• Be registered with NMBI or be entitled to be so registered

• Evidence of continuous professional development.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.

• Possesses the clinical, administrative and leadership capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

• Ability to work on own initiative

Why Choose Us:

• Competitive salary

• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment

• Flexible working

• Free on-site parking

• Fantastic opportunities for professional development

About Us:

Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long- and short-term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates nine Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses, and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Evergreen Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Skills Needed

About The Company

Evergreen Care offers a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. We currently have 12 homes in our group – all centered on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care. We offer many different types of care depending on individual needs – whether it’s a short stay to recover from an illness or a more long-term decision to make a new home with us. We understand the decision to move from your own home is an important one for you and your loved ones. Our specialist care team are here to offer guidance and support to make the transition a smooth and happy one.

Company Culture

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community.It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means youbecome part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience
• Post registration management qualification in health or a related field
• Excellent knowledge of HIQA standards
• Be registered with NMBI or be entitled to be so registered
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Possesses the clinical, administrative and leadership capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

Closing DateMonday 18th November, 2024

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