Care Assistant

The Cedar Foundation; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Carrickfergus is seeking a Care Assistant to assist residents with daily living activities and support their personal care needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of caring experience and be interested in working within a care environment. Strong communication skills and awareness of disabilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
• Effective verbal and written communication including numeracy skills.
• Interest in working with people in a care environment.
• Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Support service users with identified personal care and support needs.

Skills

Caring experience

Verbal and written communication

Interest in care environment

Awareness of disabilities

Job description

The role of Care Assistant requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To assist residents with activities of daily living.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• To assist residents with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
• To support service users with identified personal care and support needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities).
• Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
• Interest in working with people in a care environment.
• Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.

Further Information

Location: The Karuna Home.The Karuna Home provides residential care for up to ten adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated conditions aged 18 or over. Karuna aims to provide high standard accommodation and care for our residents in a purpose-built accommodation. Karuna is located in Carrickfergus town centre close to local amenities.