Senior Care Assistant - Massereene Manor (Broomhill Residential) in Antrim

Main Duties:

• Assisting residents with personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating

• Provide company to the Residents.

• Provide information to family member regarding care plans in a professional manner

• Follow all infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures.

• Report accidents, incidents, or concerns immediately to management.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group when required.

• Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met

• Administer medication under supervision

• Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care

• Attend all necessary training when instructed

• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant

• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

• To attend staff meetings as and when required

• Always maintain confidentiality

• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels

Administration Duties:

• Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform the staff nurse, Home Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes

• Keep accurate, timely, and legible records of residents’ care and medical needs

• Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible

• Report any changes in residents’ health, wellbeing, or behaviour to the Nurse/Manager promptly

• Record and report any damages or maintenance issues.

General & Personal Development:

• Ability to work effectively within a team

• Organised and trustworthy

• Pride in your work

• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties

• Ability to take instruction

• Punctual and Reliable

• Clean and Tidy appearance

• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home

Teamwork & Professionalism:

• Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues as required.

• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and supervisions.

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

• Promote Hutchinson Care Homes’ values in all aspects of work.

No sponsorship offered for this position

This is a night duty position

Essential Criteria:

• Compassionate and caring disposition

• Excellent observation skills and initiative

• At least 1 year experience working in healthcare

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to residents’ needs.

• Team player with a reliable and professional approach

• Punctual, well-presented, and trustworthy

• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role

Desirable Criteria:

• Enthusiastic and Professional

• Experience with administering medication

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).

• Knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practices

• Previous experience assisting with medication

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

What you will need