Care Assistant

Amstecos Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Belfast is seeking a Care Assistant to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. Responsibilities include assisting nurses, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to activities. No essential skills required; training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those interested in entering the care field. Employee benefits include free onsite parking and promotion opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Training and development

Promotion opportunities

Attendance incentives

Qualifications

• No essential skills required as training will be given.
• Previous experience in a Care role is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in the provision of nursing care.
• Ensure residents receive proper treatment and diet as directed.
• Maintain a harmonious atmosphere for residents.
• Assist in the care and preparation of residents' clothing.
• Ensure bedrooms are clean and well-maintained.
• Contribute to daily activities for residents' entertainment.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition.
• Report any complaints or incidents.

Job description

Carry out your role as a Care Assistant to the highest possible standard to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. Assist nurses in the provision of nursing care, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in the provision of nursing care, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure that specific instructions regarding the treatment and diet of the residents are carried out and recorded as directed, for example, fluid intake.
• Co-operate and assist nursing, medical and domestic staff as required.
• Ensure a harmonious atmosphere is maintained in the home at all times for the comfort of the residents.
• Assist in the care and preparation of the residents' clothing and personal belongings.
• Ensure that the residents' bedrooms are clean and odour free at all times and that they are fitted with well laundered and matching bed clothes.
• Contribute to daily activities designed to stimulate and entertain residents and to suggest further activities that can be carried out by staff within the home.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of residents as directed.
• Observe and report any changes in the residents' condition or behaviour, for example, appetite.
• Ensure that all complaints and/or incidents are quickly and concisely reported.
• Assist in the reporting of supplies that are required for residents' care and for the maintenance and hygiene of the home.Maintain accurate nursing documentation as required.
• Continuously observe the Health and Safety policies of the home as documented in the Health and Safety Procedures file.
• Carry out any other duties which be reasonably required within the post.

Skills and Qualifications

• No essential skills required as training will be given.
• Previous experience in a Care role is preferred but not necessary.

Further Information

Ambassador Private Nursing Home, Belfast.Employee benefits include:-Free onsite parking-Training and development-Promotion opportunities-Attendance incentives.If you are interested, please email your CV to James Agnew (HR Manager) via the email address: [e-mail]