Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant (Twilight) - £1000 Welcome Bonus pro rata - Sunnyside HouseAs a member of the management team, under the Service Manager, the role of the Senior Care Assistant is to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.In the absence of the Service Manager (or Deputy Manager), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.ResponsibilitiesAssist with the design, plan and implementation of individual programmes of care for residents.Monitor and evaluate programmes of care to achieve high standards and provision of a quality service, identifying met/unmet needs.Help residents with all aspects of personal care where necessary to ensure their needs are met, respecting their privacy and dignityEncourage residents to be as active and as independent as possibleAccompany residents to hospital, clinic etc, or on short walksAdminister medicines and adhere to all policies in relation to medicine controlPlan, implement and supervise residents’ creative activities and recreation daily, ensuring records are maintainedEnsure vigilance is exercised at all times in relation to the health, safety and well being of residents, staff and visitors to the HomeUndertake staff supervision as directed by the Home Manager.Exercise good leadership skills and promote team building measuresBe involved with QCF Assessments as directed by the Home ManagerEnsure that there is an effective written/verbal handover between staff at all timesLead or assist with daily prayers in the Home, as requestedEnsure adherence to any rules, regulations and reporting mechanisms which may be identified by NISCC in the pursuit of good practice and the promotion of a quality agendaAssist with staff training and support to ensure compliance with professional standards and Codes of PracticeImplement Quality Assurance programmesDeal with enquiries when necessary, referring to the Home Manager as appropriateDeal with administrative tasksMaintain all records within the context of confidentiality and client access as agreed within the Council for Social Witness and in keeping with legislation and guidance for residential careTo lead/organise Daily Devotions for ResidentsTo liaise with local clergy in relation to the spiritual programme within the HomeParticipate in regular staff/resident/relative meetings, adhering to the philosophy of care and aims of the Council for Social WitnessParticipate in staff development and training programmes when required to meet occupational standards and to provide continuing professional development.To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by Management of the Home which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residentsSkills and QualificationsExperience of contributing to a care planA good understanding of adults who require careNVQ/QCF level 3 in Health & Social Care or a willingness to work towards this within two yearsAwareness and understanding of Adult Safeguarding policy and proceduresAppropriate IT skills, to be able to use Microsoft Word, email, RQIA portal and electronic recording systemsA minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needsWillingness to achieve competency in administering medications, which must be completed within 4 weeks of start dateAvailable for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift patternMust maintain registration on the relevant section on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council registerMust be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in IrelandFurther InformationHours: 15 hours per week (Shift: 7pm - 10pm)We are an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr