Care Assistants – Days, Nights & Twilight Options Available
Hutchinson Care Homes are currently recruiting for Care Assistants in the Antrim Area
Join our team as a Care Assistant in our Antrim Homes!
We have various positions available for Days and Nights, with Twilight options available.
We Offer
- Competitive Rates From £10.70 per hour
- Westfield Health Benefits
- Paid Training
- Opportunities for professional growth
Job Purpose
- To meet the personal needs of residents and patients whilst respecting the dignity of the individual and promote independence.
- To assist in ensuring that a home like atmosphere and environment is maintained.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including dressing, bathing, toileting, and grooming. Your empathetic and respectful approach will ensure their comfort and dignity are maintained.
- Help residents and patients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the care and use of aids and personal equipment.
- Assist residents during meal times, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and hydration.
- Issue and collect commodes/urinals and report any abnormality.
- Assist in the positioning and moving of residents and patients.
- If asked to do so assist a nurse with the administration of medication.
- Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents and patients through talking to them, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, and recreations.
Essential Criteria
- Ability to provide quality care to residents in compassionate and caring manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in understanding verbal and written instructions and working independently or as part of a team to deliver
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Proven experience in being able to work under pressure and remain calm
- An eagerness to learn and continually develop
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience delivering quality care to residents in a compassionate and caring manner
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Experience in delivering excellent customer care in a busy work setting
* Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties. For full job description, please request from recruitment@hutchinsoncarehomes.com
How to Apply
Complete our application form by clicking here
