Health Care Assistant

Anns Home Care Service; Strabane; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home service provider in Northern Ireland seeks a Support Worker to assist in implementing individual care plans and coordinating leisure activities. You will engage with residents to promote well-being, ensuring their social needs are met. Candidates should have GCSE Maths and English and strong communication skills. Experience in care settings, particularly with dementia care, is desirable, but not essential. This role offers flexible working hours and immediate interviews.

Benefits

Free uniform

Holiday pay

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home setting preferred, especially with dementia care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Consult with managers and staff to plan leisure activities.
• Maintain accurate records of resident activities and preferences.
• Promote an inclusive environment for all residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

NVQ level 2 or 3

Job description

Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed in order to facilitate the well being, dignity and treatment of all residents.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the manager, people who use services and other staff members when planning and coordinating leisure and recreational pursuits.
• Review and obtain the Managers approval of all external suppliers of leisure and recreation services and entertainers prior to engaging them.
• Undertake any necessary risk assessments in connection with leisure and recreation and verify ACHs insurance cover if required.
• Ensure that the individual social needs and occupational interests of each person who uses the service are identified and logged in the Support Plan by key workers.
• Take regular feedback from residents as to activities and hobbies they enjoy and incorporate them into the activity programme.
• In instances where residents do not wish to participate in group activities, maintain other activities that can be completed on a one to one basis to meet the residents needs.
• Maintain accurate records of leisure and recreation within the service.
• Ensure that day-to-day tasks and routines are carried out to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
• Actively promote the service and ACH by clear, respectful and helpful communication with all potential customers including people who use services, relatives, health and social care professionals, other officials.
• Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and participating in team meetings and communications systems.
• Any other duties consistent with the business of ACH, the job, and hours of work as may reasonably be required.
• Regularly promote leisure and recreation within the service.
• Consider appropriate activities which allow for the involvement of residents with impaired ability.
• Create a programme that commits to the therapeutic value of age appropriate activities for older people.

Skills and Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential.
• Experience within a care home setting, and with dementia care is preferred but not essential.

Further Information

Location - Melmount Manor, Strabane.Work Time: Rota basis, including weekend work.We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage. Ann’s Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer.What you can expect at Anns:Free uniform.Four weekly pay.Holiday pay.Paid Access NI Check.All practical and online training paid.Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal lifestyle.Immediate interviews offered.