Senior Healthcare Assistant

We are seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Hollybank Manor.

You will be working in our small dementia residential home (9 residents).

**Main Role**

To work as a trained multi-skilled member of the team providing various aspects of care to elderly and physically disabled residents. To provide and assist with training of Healthcare Assistants. To monitor standards of care within the home and to ensure a high quality, caring service is provided at all times.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Identify training needs of Healthcare Assistants and report same to Sister/Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.
- Deliver induction and ongoing training to Healthcare Assistants.
- Monitor care provision within the home and provide feedback to staff.
- Assist with probationary assessments and ongoing performance reviews.
- Train to be multi-skilled in all areas of the home, i.e. Personal Care, Kitchen and Laundry.
- Assist with all daily living activities, e.g. washing, dressing, continence promotion and meals.
- Ensure safe and acceptable standards of care are maintained within a safe environment.
- Promote the core values of care at all times.
- Complete all paperwork accurately.
- Communicate effectively and regularly with your line manager.
- Adhere to all polices and procedures as laid down by the company.
- Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment
- Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice.
- Adhere to all legislative guidelines including those pertaining to Employment Law.
- Adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
- Ensure the confidentiality of residents, colleagues and the company at all times.
- Work effectively as part of the team.
- Provide a high quality service at all times.
- Lead by example, ensuring all work is undertaken with the highest degree of professionalism.
- Work on a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, as directed by management.

**Other Duties Include**
- Undertaking Healthcare Assistant tasks.
- Participate in staff meetings and attend all training sessions.
- Promote public relations between the home and surrounding communities.

This Job Description is not meant to be definitive but is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived. We reserve the right to amend this document at any time according to business needs.

The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.

**Essential Criteria**:

- 1 years experience as Healthcare Assistant in Nursing Home or similar environment.
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) or undertaking registration

**Desirable Criteria**:

- NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
- 2 years experience in nursing home or similar environment.
- Previous experience as Senior Healthcare Assistant or supervisory capacity.
- Previous experience in induction or training role.

**About Hollybank Manor**

MD Healthcare acquired the home in August 2019 and has been substantially upgraded to improve the environment for the residents. Hollybank Manor is a residential dementia home. The home is a calm environment that is conducive to well-being and mood enhancement with themed areas throughout the home for therapeutic activity.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We operate a no Smoking Policy.

**Apply**

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £11.02 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Are you registered with NISCC?

**Experience**:

- care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person