Regional Care Assistant

Healthcare Ireland Group

  • Co Down
  • £14.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Regional Care AssistantWe do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying - no exceptions.Are you passionate with a caring nature?Do you have the skills to work across multiple sites?Do you have access to a car and full UK driving licence?The HomeThis post is a regional post which requires you to travel around different Healthcare Ireland homes within a region covering different categories of care.The RoleCare 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 our residents.Collaborating with Nurses, 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 roleMain ResponsibilitiesAssist qualified staff with care plans, tasks and activities to support the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residentsParticipate in activities, motivating and supporting residents to get involvedAssist residents with eating, drinking, washing, dressing and going to the toiletAssess and observe the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents, recognising changes and reporting as necessary in a timely mannerMaintain accurate records, communicating effectively with residents and their familiesProvide care in a safe environment through participation in learning and development programmes.The BenefitsAttractive hourly rateThe chance to be part of a growing Healthcare companyWeekly payContinuous professional development and trainingValues-led cultureOpportunities for progressionPension plan (if applicable)Access NI fee paid forUniforms and PPE providedFree parkingHealthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.About the companyHealthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.Required Criteria
  • A good standard of written and oral English
  • The Right to Work in the UK
  • Be NISCC registered or eligible to register
  • Must be able to travel: driving licence and access to vehicle required
  • Minimum of 6 months previous experience in health and social care
Desired Criteria
  • Educated to NVQ 2 level
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Healthcare Ireland Group