Community Care Assistant

Harmony Community Care Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a compassionate individual for a personal care assistant role. You will provide support and personal care to service users in their own homes, helping with daily activities and promoting well-being. Candidates should have access to a car and experience in a caring environment is preferred. This position offers additional benefits including a company pension and travel allowance.

Benefits

Free Access NI Check

Company pension

35p per mile travel allowance

Free on-site parking

Mentorship

Career Pathway

Free staff events

Qualifications

• Must have access to a car for business purposes.
• Preferred experience in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance in accordance with standards.
• Help with bathing, showering, and hygiene.
• Assist with dressing and undressing.
• Support with toileting and continence care.
• Perform domestic tasks and meal preparation.
• Offer health and medication support.
• Provide companionship and engage in conversations.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Experience in a caring environment

Education

Health and social care qualification

Job description

We are looking for a caring and compassionate person to provide personal care and assistance to service users in their own homes in accordance with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council Standards of Conduct and Practice 2015.

Responsibilities

• To provide personal care and assistance in accordance with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council Standards of Conduct and Practice 2015
• Helping with bathing, showering, and personal hygiene
• Assisting with dressing and undressing
• Supporting with toileting and continence care
• Hair, nail, and oral care
• Domestic tasks
• Meal preparation, cooking, and planning
• Light housekeeping, dusting, vacuuming, and laundry
• Health & medication support
• Prompting and assisting with taking medication
• Assisting with mobility and safe use of mobility aids
• Observing and reporting any changes in health or behaviour to relevant parties
• Providing companionship, listening, and engaging in conversations
• Encouraging participation in hobbies and activities
• Reducing feelings of isolation and promoting well-being

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a compassionate and caring person with access to a car for business purposes.
• Experience in a caring environement and or a health and social care qualification is preferred but not essential

Further Information

Free Access NI CheckCompany pension35p per mile travel allowanceFree on site parkingMentorshipCareer PathwayFree staff events