Compassionate Care Assistant – Elderly Care Home

Hutchinson Care; Antrim; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Professional development

Pension

Free parking

Uniforms provided

Access NI fee paid

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support our residents at our Antrim home. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care with warmth, dignity and respect, helping residents with daily activities and offering companionship to enhance wellbeing.

As part of a frontline team, you will follow care plans, work closely with nursing staff, and contribute to a welcoming, supportive home environment where residents feel valued and secure.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A good standard of oral and written English.
• A non-judgemental approach to others.
• Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.
• Respectful to residents and the values and beliefs of other team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.
• Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.
• Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.
• Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

English proficiency

Teamwork

Independence

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2

Job description

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support our residents at our Antrim home. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care with warmth, dignity and respect, helping residents with daily activities and offering companionship to enhance wellbeing.

As part of a frontline team, you will follow care plans, work closely with nursing staff, and contribute to a welcoming, supportive home environment where residents feel valued and secure.