Latest Job Vacancies at Rockgarden Homes, 9th November, 2018

Rockgarden Homes is a prestigious assisted living facility for older adults in Ikorodu, Lagos State. We are guided by passion and excellence, as we provide quintessential care services for senior citizens. We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Nurse

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a registered male Psychiatric Nurse with good managerial skills to oversee the smooth running of our nursing unit.
• He will evaluate clients and develop as well as coordinate plans of care.
• He will provide holistic healthcare to elderly clients in a residential setting.
• He will execute supervisory and administrative nursing functions.
• He will help clients get a bath, get to and from the toilet, and sometimes change a client’s adult diaper.
• He will provide needed companionship while maintaining close contact with clients in order to guarantee a high level of satisfaction.
• He will ensure quality service delivery that guarantees client’s comfort, satisfaction and safety.
• He will operate medical equipment and perform diagnostic tests.
• He will monitor and record client’s condition and document daily care services.

Minimum Requirements

• RN, BNSc, BS or Diploma in Nursing.
• Applicants must possess RPN or a similar relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years practice experience as a registered nurse.
• Full registration and affiliation with relevant professional bodies with the knowledge, ability and experience of caring for elders.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A compassionate, caring and patient nature.
• Pleasant personality, team player, with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information.
• Knowledge of more than one major Nigerian language will be an added advantage.
• A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to provide first aid during medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes etc.
• Proven management and administrative experience.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work as a homecare nurse.
• Certified courses in BLS, ACLS, advanced geriatric nursing care and relevant international experience is a plus.
• Able to write and submit reports as at when due.

Job Title: Locum Physiotherapist

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• The role mainly requires the provision of physical rehabilitative services to clients in the home on Mondays and Saturdays.
• He/she will provide continuous on-site physiotherapy to meet the needs of clients.
• He/she will work under the supervision of our full time Physiotherapist to execute treatment plans.

Minimum Requirements

• B.ScPT, BPT, BMR or a similar relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Physiotherapist in the healthcare industry.
• Full registration and affiliation with relevant professional bodies with the knowledge, ability and experience of caring for elders.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A compassionate, caring and patient nature.
• Pleasant personality, team player, with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information.
• Knowledge of more than one major Nigerian language will be an added advantage.
• A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.
• Superior patient/customer service, ethics, and bedside manners.
• Able to write and submit reports as at when due.

Compensation
Attractive, you will earn an average of ₦1,500 per hour.

Job Title: Room Service Caregiver

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Care assistants are expected to execute auxiliary nursing functions; ensuring clients’ lives are easier and more comfortable.
• They will assist old adults with daily tasks such as personal grooming, dressing, feeding, and general housekeeping.
• You will spend much of the day providing personal care to the clients in order to guarantee a high level of customer satisfaction.
• They will provide needed companionship to clients, lending an ear and letting them know they are being listened to.
• Duties include transporting patients to doctor’s appointments, making beds, doing laundry (including ironing), preparing meals, giving patients their medications, or running errands.
• Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing clients’ rooms and the work environment with the aim of maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness.
• You will often be required to provide necessary social interaction by reading and playing card or board games with clients, because it helps to keep them mentally active and alert.
• You will also often help clients to walk / move around and will occasionally sit with them for a couple of hours as may be necessary.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting registered nurses in providing healthcare to elderly clients
• Ensuring that the estate and facilities are maintained in a clean and decent state.
• Managing the office environment, including sanitation and maintenance activities.
• Fulfilling all reasonable requests from clients, to ensure their comfort, satisfaction and safety.
• Availability and willingness to lift patients into and out of their beds, chairs, or bathtubs.
• Helping patients get a bath, get to and from the toilet, and sometimes changing a patient’s adult diaper.
• Changing linens, making beds and servicing all bedrooms in line with company policy.
• Routine duties also include cleaning soiled laundry and housekeeping duties (such as vacuuming and dusting).
• Changing patient’s bandages, checking vital signs or applying lotion to dry skin areas.
• Escorting clients to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.) and religious services.
• Recording daily care notes and completing the required documentations.
• Respect for patient rights regarding choice of lifestyle, i.e. political, social, religious, sexual and cultural.

Essential Requirements

• SSCE/GSCE/OND or similar relevant qualification.
• Knowledge, ability and experience caring for elders.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role in the hospitality or healthcare industry.
• A compassionate, caring and patient nature.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Pleasant personality, team player, with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information.
• Giving and receiving information both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the environment and more than one major Nigerian language will be an added advantage.
• A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.
• Certified courses in First Aid and CPR are a plus.

Deadline: 30th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: recruitment@rockgardenhomes.com with “Caregiver” as the subject of the mail.