Care Assistant

Narra Care Services Limited; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care services agency is seeking dedicated individuals to assist Clients with personal care in locations across Northern Ireland. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, maintaining care plans, and ensuring Clients' comfort and dignity. Candidates should have an interest in elderly care; full training will be provided. This is a zero hours contract with available hours based on need.

Qualifications

• Full training provided; 6 months experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clients using personal and mobility aids.
• Support social activities and hobbies of Clients.
• Familiarize with Clients Care Plans and report changes.
• Maintain accurate written records.
• Assist Clients during mealtimes as per care plans.
• Respond promptly to nurse call systems.
• Report incidents and complaints appropriately.
• Attend mandatory training and fulfill role requirements.

Skills

Interest in Care of the elderly

Job description

Assisting Clients with all aspects of their personal care whilst always maintaining the privacy of the Client.

Responsibilities

• To assist Clients in using their personal and mobility aids whilst ensuring all aids are well maintained.
• Assist social activities by interacting with clients and helping them to continue with their hobbies and activities to the best of your ability.
• To understand, contribute to and be familiar with the Clients Care Plans and report any changes to the Person in Charge.
• To complete accurate and effective written records as instructed in line with policies and procedures.
• Assist Clients during mealtimes in accordance with their care plan and serve meals and drinks as required.
• To answer the nurse call system promptly and give assistance as required.
• To report any incidents, occurrences or complaints to the Nurse in Charge and record appropriately.
• To attend mandatory training and other training identified to enable you to fulfil your role is compulsory.
• This may involve travel to other venues and in some cases additional costs for training.
• To attend supervision and appraisal meetings and Narra Care Services staff meetings as required.
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.

Skills and Qualifications

• None as full training provided but 6 months experience preferable.
• Interest in Care of the elderly.

Further Information

Location: Newtownards, Bangor, Donaghadee, Carrcikfergus, Belfast.We are an Agency that provide care assistants to cover 1:1 and general care within nursing and residential homes.We are zero hours contract but hours are available.