Healthcare Ireland Group
Job title:
Care Assistant
Company
Healthcare Ireland Group
Job description
Care AssistantWe do not offer sponsorship for this role – if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying – no exceptions.For this role you must be fully flexible Monday to Sunday. You will be allocated shifts on a rotational basis. You must be able to work 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am depending if night or day shift.You will not be able to provide us with your availability and we cannot allocate you preferred shifts. Please consider this carefully before applying.Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of elderly residents?The HomeBen Madigan is a registered Nursing Home situated in Newtownabbey; a purpose-built facility offering accommodation of 70 single ensuite bedrooms over two floors. The ground floor, Hillview Unit, houses 33 residents and is a General Nursing unit. The first floor accommodates up to 37 older people with dementia split into 2 units – Bellview Unit and Coastview Unit. We have hardworking and dedicated staff at the home from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.The RoleYou will pride yourself on providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, fostering a welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect and dignity, and staff feel valued and supported. As part of our frontline team, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the Home, assisting with activities of daily living ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of residents. As a Care Assistant, you will also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of our residents.About the roleMain ResponsibilitiesAssist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents’ well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.Follow care plans tailored to individual residents’ needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.The BenefitsPaid annual leaveThe chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company4-weekly payContinuous professional development and trainingValues-led cultureOvertime available at an enhanced rateOpportunities for progressionPension plan (if applicable)Attractive hourly rateAccess NI fee paid forNISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying periodUniforms and PPE providedMonthly incentives and recognition awardsFree parkingHealthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.About the companyHealthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.Required Criteria
- Right to work in the UK.
- Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A good standard of oral and written English.
- A non-judgemental approach to others.
- Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.
- Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.
Desired Criteria
- Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.
Skills you’ll need
Expected salary
£11.5 per hour
Location
Newtownabbey, Co Antrim
Job date
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:28:20 GMT
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