Care Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in Northern Ireland. You will support residents with daily living tasks, provide companionship, and work with healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities include personal care, recording notes, following infection control policies, and taking part in training. We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork in delivering respectful, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring disposition required.
• Excellent observation skills and initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Punctual, well-presented and trustworthy.
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.
• Team player with a reliable and professional approach.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to residents’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care (dressing, washing, eating).
• Provide company and companionship to residents.
• Provide information to family members regarding care plans.
• Follow infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures.
• Report accidents, incidents, or concerns promptly to management.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group.

Skills

Compassionate disposition

Observation skills

Interpersonal communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Physical fitness

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care (2/3)

Job description

Care Assistant

Company background:

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family run business established in Antrim in 1990. We are passionate about our values caring, respect, integrity and diversity and inclusion and our focus is delivering exceptional care to the elderly within the community in which we live.

Purpose:

To provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for our residents, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are maintained at all times while working in line with Hutchinson Care Homes’ policies and procedures.

About the role

Main Duties:

• Assisting residents with personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating

• Provide company to the Residents.

• Provide information to family member regarding care plans in a professional manner

• Follow all infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures.

• Report accidents, incidents, or concerns immediately to management.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group when required.

• Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met

• Administer medication under supervision

• Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care

• Attend all necessary training when instructed

• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant

• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

• To attend staff meetings as and when required

• Always maintain confidentiality

• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels

Administration Duties:

• Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform the staff nurse, Home Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes

• Keep accurate, timely, and legible records of residents’ care and medical needs

• Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible

• Report any changes in residents’ health, wellbeing, or behaviour to the Nurse/Manager promptly

• Record and report any damages or maintenance issues.

General & Personal Development:

• Ability to work effectively within a team

• Organised and trustworthy

• Pride in your work

• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties

• Ability to take instruction

• Punctual and Reliable

• Clean and Tidy appearance

• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home

Teamwork & Professionalism:

• Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues as required.

• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and supervisions.

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

• Promote Hutchinson Care Homes’ values in all aspects of work.

About the company

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Required Criteria

• Compassionate and caring disposition

• Excellent observation skills and initiative

• At least 1 year experience working in healthcare

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to residents’ needs

• Team player with a reliable and professional approach

• Punctual, well-presented, and trustworthy

• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role

Desired Criteria

• Enthusiastic and Professional

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).

• Knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practices

• Previous experience assisting with medication

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

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