Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Newry, United Kingdom Healthcare Ireland Group Full time
Job Description

Are you passionate with a caring nature? Could you provide the necessary support and personal care to residents with dementia and nursing requirements?

The Home

Carlingford Lodge Care Home is situated in the beautiful port town of Warrenpoint, located at the head of Carlingford Lough, just five miles south from the city of Newry. It provides nursing care for 58 residents over 3 Units: General Nursing, Dementia Nursing and a General Residential. The Home Manager welcomes the residents with her team of professional nurses and carers aided by an administrator and ancillary support from housekeeping, catering and maintenance personnel.

The Role

Care Assistants at Healthcare Ireland play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of our Homes, providing essential support and assistance to residents to ensure their wellbeing and comfort. Care Assistants are part of our frontline team, responsible for delivering personalised care and assistance with activities of daily living.

Our Care Assistants also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of residents.

Collaborating with Nurses, the Wellbeing Team, families and external healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and person-centred care, Care Assistants are essential in our mission to provide excellent care.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist qualified staff with care plans, tasks and activities to support the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

  • Participate in activities, motivating and supporting residents to get involved.

  • Assist residents with eating, drinking, washing, dressing and going to the toilet.

  • Assess and observe the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents, recognising changes and reporting as necessary in a timely manner.

  • Maintain accurate records, communicating effectively with residents and their families.

  • Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

The Benefits

  • Paid annual leave

  • The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

  • 4-weekly pay

  • Continuous professional development and training

  • Values-led culture

  • Overtime available at an enhanced rate

  • Opportunities for progression

  • Pension plan (if applicable)

  • Attractive hourly rate

  • Access NI fee paid for

  • NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period

  • Uniforms and PPE provided

  • Monthly incentives and recognition awards

  • Free parking

 

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.


Desired Criteria

  • Qualifications in Health and Social Care or equivalent
  • Previous experience within a care setting
  • Educated to NVQ 2 level is desirable

Required Criteria

  • To be a good listener, showing patience, compassion, empathy and understanding
  • A good standard of written and oral English
  • The Right to Work in the UK
  • Be NISCC registered or eligible to register

Closing DateFriday 26th July, 2024

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