Relief Care Assistant - Corkey House

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading religious organization in Belfast is seeking a Relief Care Assistant to provide care and support for residents in line with their Christian ethos. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and promoting resident independence. Candidates should have a deep respect for the elderly and a commitment to training in the care field.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of the elderly in a residential setting.
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required.
• Willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents.
• Assist residents with daily activities such as dressing and bathing.
• Encourage residents to maintain their independence.

Skills

Understanding of needs of older people

Health and safety awareness

English proficiency

Basic numeracy

Willingness to undertake training

Flexibility to work additional hours

Respect for Christian ethos

Job description

The role of the Relief Care Assistant is to provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of Corkey House.

Responsibilities

• To be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents
• To help residents with dressing/undressing where necessary
• To help residents with toileting/bathing where necessary
• To take residents to and from the dining room when required
• To accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc when necessary.
• To accompany residents on short walks.
• To encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible
• To carry out all care tasks with respect for the residents’ privacy and dignity.
• To give residents maximum choice over their lifestyle and affairs
• To help residents exercise their rights as a citizen
• To take part in social and recreational activities within the home which are designed to promote residents’ fulfilment.
• To assist with the administration and distribution of resident’s medication as appropriate
• To assist senior staff with the assessment of and care planning for resident’s needs
• To refer enquiries about residents to the Manager or Senior Care Assistant
• To carry out all duties in a sensible, responsible and mature manner
• To carry out any other reasonable duty which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents
• To take part in staff meetings within the home
• To take part in any training sessions held in the home
• To treat all matters confidentially
• To be prepared to undertake NVQ training
• To contribute to the overall Christian ethos of the home
• To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• To have integrity, honesty and patience.
• To have an understanding of the needs of the elderly in a residential situation
• To have an even temperament
• To have an ability to treat residents as individuals and tolerate their likes and dislikes.
• To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team
• To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of staff in the Home

Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).
• Willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home
• Willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment
• Willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland