Community Care Assistant

Harmony Community Care Services; Carryduff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider in Carryduff is seeking a caring and compassionate individual to provide personal care and assistance to service users in their homes. The role involves helping with bathing, medication support, and engaging in social activities to promote well-being. Access to a car is essential, and previous caring experience is preferred but not required. Various benefits, including a pension and travel allowance, are offered.

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.
• Experience in a caring environment is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to service users at home.
• Support with bathing, showering, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with dressing, toileting, and continence care.
• Prepare meals and assist with housekeeping.
• Help with medication and observe health changes.
• Provide companionship and engage in conversations.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

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

• Personal Care
• 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
• Social & Emotional Support
• 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 have 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

• Benefits: Free Access NI Check
• Company pension
• 35p per mile travel allowance
• Free on site parking
• Mentorship
• Career Pathway
• Free staff events