At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with daily living activities and deliver person-centred care.
- Company: Join a family-valued, award-winning team at Our Lady's Care Home.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, training opportunities, and health initiatives.
- Other info: Enjoy career development and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents every day.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for caring for others.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 17 £ per hour.
Job Description
Relief Care Assistants required at Our Lady's Care Home, Belfast.
This vital role supports nursing staff in providing personal, social, emotional, and physical care to residents, following the Patient Charter of Rights and Nursing Home Minimum Standards.
Location
Our Ladys Home, 68 Ard Na Va Road, Belfast.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, eating and mobility.
- Deliver excellent quality, person-centred care to all residents.
- Enrich residents’ lives through the delivery of activities.
- Update and maintain accurate care records.
- Support the nursing team with compliance policies and procedures.
- Provide flexible one-to-one care as and when required.
- Ideal Candidate
- Ability to deliver a high standard of resident care.
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- Communicate and collaborate cooperatively with other staff members.
- Work under pressure and use own initiative.
- High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written English.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Required Criteria
- Communicate with the elderly.
- Work set hours, flexible to meet organisation needs.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Be in good general medical health.
- Desired Criteria
- Current NVQ in care.
- Knowledge of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.
- Experience in a caring background or setting.
- Experience moving and handling patients.
Benefits
- £500 induction fee, paid in two stages (£250 after 6 months, £250 after 12 months).
- Family‑valued award‑winning team.
- Comprehensive paid induction programme.
- Wide variety of training.
- Career development opportunities. Flexible shifts.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
- Health and well‑being initiatives, including team‑building.
- Free car parking and uniform.
- Incentives for employee referrals.
- Equal Opportunities Statement
Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- Other Information
- Contact recruitment team at recruitment@macklingroup. com for recruitment-related enquiries.
- Closing Information
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Relief Care Assistant - Our Ladys in Belfast employer: Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland
Macklin Care Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents. Located in Belfast, we provide comprehensive training and career development opportunities, ensuring that our staff can grow and thrive in their roles while enjoying the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland Recruitment Team
