Community Care Assistant

Harmony Community Care Services; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Lisburn is seeking compassionate individuals to provide home care assistance. Responsibilities include personal care, mobility support, and companionship. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and access to a car. Experience in a caring environment is desired but not essential, and the role offers a company pension and travel allowance.

Benefits

Company pension

35p per mile travel allowance

Free Access NI Check

Free on-site parking

Career Pathway

Qualifications

• Access to a car for business purposes.
• Experience in a caring environment is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance in the individual's home.
• Support with mobility and transferring individuals safely.
• Prepare meals according to dietary requirements.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication skills

Education

Health and social care qualification

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate person with good communication skills to provide care and assistance to persons in their own home in accordance with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council Standards of Conduct and Practice 2015. Recording information including observations, and any incidents or changes in the individual's condition.

Responsibilities

• Tasks may include: Personal Care.
• Assisting with showering, dressing, toileting and getting ready.
• Mobility Support.
• Helping individuals move around their homes safely, transferring them from bed to chair, and providing support with walking.
• Meal Preparation.
• Preparing meals according to dietary requirements and assisting with feeding if needed.
• Medication Management.
• Prompting or assisting with medication administration, collecting prescriptions, and reporting any concerns.
• Companionship.
• Providing social interaction and emotional support, engaging in conversations, and participating in activities.Household Tasks.
• Assisting with light housekeeping, laundry, and other tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Attending Appointments.
• Accompanying individuals to medical appointments, social outings, and other engagements.
• Monitoring Health.
• Observing and reporting any changes in an individual's physical or mental health.
• Emotional Support.
• Offering a listening ear, providing encouragement, and promoting positive mental well-being.
• Maintaining Records.

Skills and Qualifications

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

Further Information

Company pension.35p per mile travel allowance.Free Access NI Check.Free on site parking.Career Pathway.