At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with personal care and wellbeing in a caring environment.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Ann's Care Homes, dedicated to quality care.
- Benefits: Earn £10.30 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive paid training.
- Other info: Immediate interviews available; perfect for students seeking flexible work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, basic IT skills, and great communication.
The successful candidate will:
- Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed in order to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents.
- Work efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to approach patient care.
- Assist nursing/residential home residents with all personal care required, including bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include essential aspects of personal hygiene – i.e. washing body and hair, brushing teeth etc., ensuring that such activities comply with the procedures and relevant healthcare legislation.
- Observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly reported to senior staff and documented appropriately.
- Be aware of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and know who to contact within the local authority for safeguarding.
- Assist with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised equipment provided.
- Participate in ward meetings.
- Adhere to infection control policies and maintain ward cleanliness.
- Maintain and develop good professional relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors.
Essential Criteria
- GCSE Maths and English.
- Basic IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Health care experience not essential but it is desirable.
- Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training.
- Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends.
- All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module.
- Eligibility to work in UK.
Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:
- A friendly dedicated team.
- £1.3.10 per hour.
- Free Uniform.
- Four Weekly pay.
- Holiday pay.
- Paid Access NI Check.
- All Practical and online training Paid.
- Immediate interviews Offered.
- Flexible working hours to suit around your own personal lifestyle.
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage. Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We think you need these skills to ace Health Care Assistant – Twilight in Newtownabbey
Personal Care Assistance
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Observation Skills
Documentation Skills
Knowledge of Safeguarding Policies
Mobility Assistance
