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Care Assistant

role at

Healthcare Ireland Group .

Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of older residents?

The HomeSlemish Nursing Home was built over 35 years ago and is located at the edge of Ballymena with a short walking distance to all the local churches and shops. Our care team has a long-standing reputation in the Ballymena area for delivering excellent Nursing Care in a homely, friendly, professional environment, led by a manager of over 20 years experience working within the care home. We are unconditionally dedicated to providing Palliative, End of Life, and Physical Disability Care in which we take great pride, and this is very much recognised throughout our local area. The bed capacity is currently 37 and this will extend to 63 beds on the completion of our extension next month. We believe that you will feel the warmth of a welcome from our team to our residents, families, and friends, with our Open House policy to ensure family and friends can visit any time and have the personal experience of a feeling of home.

The RoleYou will pride yourself on providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, fostering a welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect and dignity, and staff feel valued and supported. As part of our frontline team, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the Home, assisting with activities of daily living ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of residents. As a Care Assistant, you will 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 our residents.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.

Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.

Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.

Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.

Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents'' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.

Follow care plans tailored to individual residents'' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

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 do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Required Criteria

Right to work in the UK.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

A good standard of oral and written English.

A non-judgemental approach to others.

Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.

Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.

Desired Criteria

Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.

Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.

About The CompanyWe 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 CultureWere always on the look out for people who care, whether thats caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that youll 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 peoples lives.

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

Company Benefits

Retirement plan and/or pension

Employee development programs

Free parking

Competitive salary

Social Opportunities

Employee Recognition Scheme

Culture of recognition

On the job learning

Salary£12.30 per hour

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionOther

IndustriesNursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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