Health Care Assistant

Anns Home Care Service; Limavady; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home provider in Limavady is seeking Health Care Assistants to support the well-being and dignity of residents. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal care, working with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should possess GCSE Maths and English or equivalent, have excellent communication skills, and be flexible to work shifts. Experience in healthcare is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module required.
• Health care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with assessment and implementation of care plans.
• Work with multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Assist residents with personal care and hygiene.
• Observe and monitor residents' well-being.
• Adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

We are recruiting for Health Care Assistants to join our Ashgrove Care Home. Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the well-being, dignity, and treatment of all residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the well-being, dignity, and treatment of all residents.
• Work efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to approach patient care.
• Assist residents with all personal care required, including bathing in bed, bathroom, or chair, ensuring essential aspects of personal hygiene are maintained.
• Observe and monitor residents' well-being, promptly reporting any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences to senior staff and documenting appropriately.
• Ensure awareness of local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures, including contact points within the local authority.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using the correct specialised equipment.
• Participate in ward meetings.
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain ward cleanliness.
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with residents, colleagues, and visitors.

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, with 1:1 support as needed.
• Completion of and minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module is required for all staff.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Health care experience is desirable but not essential.

Further Information

Location: Edenvale. We reserve the right to enhance criteria during shortlisting. Ann’s Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Established in 1994, Ann’s is a family-run business with a reputation for delivering quality care, supported by dedicated, trained staff committed to residents' needs. We aim to be the best in everything we do, providing high-quality services that families and carers can trust.