Care Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

The chance to be part of a growing HCW

Continuous professional development

Pension plan (if applicable)

Overtime enhanced rate

Opportunities for progression

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition

Free parking

AccessNI fee paid

NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland is seeking a Care Assistant at Weavers House in Cookstown to provide high-quality, person-centred care for residents, including those with dementia. You will support daily living activities, offer emotional support, and help maintain a safe, homely environment while following individual care plans.

As part of the frontline team, you will contribute to residents' wellbeing, build meaningful relationships, and promote dignity.

Qualifications

• Required Criteria: Right to work in the UK, ability to work independently and as part of a team, good standard of oral and written English, compassionate attitude, excellent communication with residents, respectful to colleagues and residents' beliefs.
• Desirable: QCF/NVQ Level 2, previous health and social care experience with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents to maintain quality of life.
• Encourage independence and involvement in activities where possible.
• Assist with moving and handling using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Support nursing and healthcare team by monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes.
• Follow care plans tailored to individual residents to ensure comfort and safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe and homely environment for residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Right to work in the UK

Ability to work independently

Oral and written English

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

The Home

Weavers House is a modern, purpose built care home situated in Cookstown, overlooking the beautiful Sperrin Mountains. This light and spacious setting provides professional, person-centred care for older people, including those living with dementia.

Our accommodation offers a safe and homely environment, where up to 65 residents each receive kind and compassionate attention around the clock. The professional team at Weavers House are highly-trained to respectfully and effectively meet the needs and wishes of every individual residing with us. Our whole team approach to wellbeing means that everybody feels part of our lovely, welcoming community.

All our private bedrooms are fully-furnished, with the benefit of en-suite facilities. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space and make it their home. Our homes are designed to enable residents to be as independent as possible, with the assistance of 24 hour care on hand.

We truly listen to our residents’ individual needs and wishes and follow their bespoke care plans, providing care with the utmost dignity and respect, for a happy and fulfilled later life.

The Role

You 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 role

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Main Responsibilities

• Assist 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 Benefits

• Paid annual leave

• The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

• Continuous professional development and training

• Values-led culture

• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

• Opportunities for progression

• Pension plan (if applicable)

• Attractive hourly rate

• Access NI fee paid for

• NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period

• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Monthly incentives and recognition awards

• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare 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.
• 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.
• Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.

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