Health Care Assistant

MacKillop Family Services; Limavady; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home in Limavady is seeking dedicated Health Care Assistants to support residents' wellbeing and personal care. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English, with strong communication skills. Flexible working hours and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of Pay

Free Uniform

Holiday pay

Paid Access NI Check

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Health care experience desirable but not essential.
• Must complete Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual care plans and daily activities.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns.
• Adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

About the Company

Ann’s Care Homes are a family run business established in 1994.

Since its inception, the company has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the delivery of quality care and for their teams of dedicated, trained staff who put clients’ needs at the heart of everything they do.

We at Ann’s aspire to be the best at everything that we do. We want families and carers to choose Ann’s because they have confidence in our reputation for providing a high quality service.

We are recruiting for Rush Hall Care Home, Limavady.

We have full and part time positions available. To find out more call our recruitment team on 02838853818. Alternatively, please email your CV to

The successful candidate will:

• Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed in order to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents
• Working efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to approach patient care
• Assist nursing/residential home residents with all personal care required, including: Bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include essential aspects of personal hygiene – i.e. washing body and hair, brushing teeth etc and ensuring that such activities comply with the procedures and relevant healthcare legislation
• Duty to observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly reported to senior staff and documented appropriately. Additionally, staff must ensure they are aware of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures furthermore who to contact within the local authority for safeguarding.
• Assisting with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised equipment provided
• Participation in ward meetings
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain ward cleanliness
• Maintain and develop good professional relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Health care experience not essential but it is desirable
• Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training
• Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends
• All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module
• Eligibility to work in UK

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:

• A friendly dedicated team
• Competitive rates of Pay
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid
• Immediate interviews Offered
• Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal Lifestyle

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Ann’s Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer