Care Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Omagh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodgreen Healthcare is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and personal care. You will work to maintain dignity, safety and comfort in a warm, respectful environment.

As part of a dedicated team, you will promote independence, assist with activities and ensure high standards of cleanliness and organisation across residential and nursing care settings in Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience caring for others in a professional capacity or as a lead carer
• Genuine interest and passion for working with people with various care needs
• Confident communicator with good English; both written and spoken
• Dedicated team player with empathy and kindness
• Ability to meet NISCC registration requirements and Enhanced Access NI check

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care including assisting with feeding, washing, bathing, dressing and toileting
• Promote social and everyday living skills, assist residents with limited mobility, participate in activities
• Supervise residents, report incidents to the Nurse-in-Charge, adhere to company policies and frameworks
• Assist with hospitality tasks: serving food/drinks, laundry, keep rooms clean and welcoming for visitors
• Complete written records and participate in mandatory training and staff meetings

Skills

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Team player

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join our team. In this vital role, you will help create a comfortable and supportive environment, enabling our residents to be as independent as possible while ensuring their dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

About the role

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Person-Centred Care: Providing one-on-one and general personal care, including assisting with feeding, washing, bathing, dressing, and toileting.

• Support & Enablement: Promoting social, self-help, and everyday living skills, assisting residents with limited mobility, and participating in recreational activities and outings.

• Safety & Compliance: Appropriately supervising residents, reporting incidents immediately to the Nurse-in-Charge, and adhering to all Company, NISCC, and RQIA frameworks, policies, and procedures.

• Hospitality: Assisting with serving food/drinks, laundry, maintaining clean and tidy bedrooms, and ensuring visitors feel welcome.

• Administration: Completing all written records accurately and participating in mandatory training and staff meetings.

About the company

We are Woodgreen Healthcare, a dedicated provider of high-quality residential and nursing care across Northern Ireland.

Our focus is on person-centred support, ensuring every resident is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We create warm, homely environments where individuals can feel safe, valued and supported to live fulfilling lives.

At Woodgreen Healthcare, we believe that great care begins with great people and strong values.

Required Criteria

• Previous experience of caring for others, either in a professional capacity or as a lead carer for family members/relatives.
• A genuine interest and passion for working with people with various care needs.
• A confident communicator with a good command of the English language (written and spoken).
• A dedicated team player.
• Demonstrate kindness, empathy, and an acute understanding of the challenges facing new residents.
• The ability to comply with NISCC registration requirements and satisfy the requirements of an Enhanced Access NI check.

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience of working in a professional care environment.
• Previous experience and/or training in care planning.
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, a related area, or an equivalent/higher recognised qualification.

Skills you'll need