Care Assistant - Clonlee Nursing Home

Job Description

Location: Clonlee Private Nursing Home, 132 Belfast Road, Muckamore

Purpose

To provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for our residents, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are maintained at all times while working in line with Hutchinson Care Homes’ policies and procedures.

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 standard 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 arises.
• Attend staff meetings as and when required.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• 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.

About The Role

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.

Required 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.
• Punctual, well-presented, and trustworthy.
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.
• Team player with a reliable and professional approach.

Desired Criteria

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

Closing Date

Thursday 7th May, 2026

Contract Type

Full-time

Salary

From £12.60 Hourly to £12.82 Hourly