Care Assistant (Limavady)

First Choice Selection Services Ltd; Limavady; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking Care Assistants for a new Dementia unit in Limavady. Candidates must have experience in healthcare and be willing to undergo necessary training. This role involves a rotational shift system with a competitive hourly rate of £13.00 - £17.00, including double time on Bank Holidays. Benefits include a minimum of 28 days paid holiday and ongoing training provisions.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Company pension scheme

Free training courses

Free uniform

24 Hour on call service

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in a Healthcare Setting.
• NISCC registration required or willingness to apply.
• Willingness to undertake all mandatory training courses.
• Must consent to an enhanced Access NI check.

Responsibilities

• Work with residents both individually and within a care team.
• Provide the highest standard of care to all residents.

Skills

Residential Care

Medication

Respite care

Learning Disabilities

Job description

Overview

Care Assistants required for our private healthcare client to work in an established Residential Home, located in Limavady. This setting is currently opening a new Dementia unit, therefore requiring passionate, dedicated and hard working carers to help support people who are elderly and those who are living with Dementia.

This role is on a 4 week ongoing rotation system with a Month of Days followed by a month of Night duties. Shift times are 8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am. Hourly rate of £13.00 - £17.00 depending on shift worked, with double time available on Bank Holidays.

As a core member of the care team, you will be expected to work both individually with residents and within the team of care staff to provide the highest standard of care to all residents.

Requirements

What We Need From You

• 3 months experience in a Healthcare Setting
• To be Niscc registered, or willing to apply
• To have, or be willing to attend all mandatory training courses
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced Access Ni check

Benefits

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Inclusion into our company pension scheme
• Free Comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses
• Free Uniform
• 24 Hour on call service that can be accessed for emergencies

Skills

• Residential Care
• Medication
• Respite care
• Residential Home
• Learning Disabilities
• Retirement Village