Evening Care Assistant — Compassion & Dignity

Hutchinson Care; Antrim; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Twilight Care Assistant to provide safe, compassionate care for residents between 5pm and 10pm, 16 hours per week. You will support daily living activities, offer companionship, and assist with care plans while maintaining dignity and respect.

Role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to infection control and health and safety procedures. Training will be provided and flexibility to cover shifts across homes may be required.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring disposition
• Excellent observation skills and initiative
• At least 1 year experience working in healthcare
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to residents' needs
• Punctual, well-presented, and trustworthy
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role
• Team player with a reliable and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating
• Provide company to the Residents.
• Provide information to family member regarding care plans in a professional manner
• Follow all infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures.
• Report accidents, incidents, or concerns immediately to management.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group when required.
• Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met
• Administer medication under supervision
• Working with other health care professionals to provide a high standard of care
• Attend all necessary training when instructed
• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant
• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager
• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives
• To attend staff meetings as and when required
• Always maintain confidentiality
• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels

Skills

Compassionate

Observation skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Punctual

Physically fit

Ability to work under pressure

Reliable

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Twilight Care Assistant to provide safe, compassionate care for residents between 5pm and 10pm, 16 hours per week. You will support daily living activities, offer companionship, and assist with care plans while maintaining dignity and respect.

Role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to infection control and health and safety procedures. Training will be provided and flexibility to cover shifts across homes may be required.