Donnagh House
MONAGHAN, H18 YK38
Phone: 047 83443
Email: dervla.mckenna@hse.ie
Residency details
Donagh House offers full-time residential care and support to 12 adults with disabilities. The centre comprises of two detached bungalows in County Monaghan on the outskirts of the local town. 10 residents have their own bedrooms which are decorated to their individual style and preference. Two residents share a large double bedroom with an ensuite facility. Each house contains a living area, kitchen/dining area and spacious outside garden space with adequate room for parking.
The centre is staffed on a 24/7 basis by a full-time person in charge who is a registered nurse. They are supported in their role by a director of nursing and an assistant director of nursing. There is also a team of trained healthcare assistants working in both houses that comprise this centre.
Registered Bed Numbers: The maximum number of persons that may be accommodated is 11.
Age range of residents to be accommodated: Donagh House offers accommodation to residents aged 18 years old or over.
Gender of residents to be accommodated: Woodlands offers accommodation for male and female residents.
Management and Staff
A person centred approach to resident’s needs is implemented and each resident will have a named key worker. Staff are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week with 2 or 3 staff on shift during the day and one at night plus a sleep in TL. A Team Leader will be rostered on each shift 24/7 and they will provide effective leadership, supervision and management to a team of support workers ensuring that the practical, physical and emotional needs of the Residents are met.
The Person in Charge is available during administration hours 9am-5pm
There is an on-call system in place. The on-call rota will always be found at the front of the Rota Folder. Management on-call systems are in place for annual leave, sick leave or days off. There is also a Head of Operations and Director on-call system at all times. Details are again found in the Rota Folder.
Further information on the service can be found in the Residents Handbook.