At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to elderly residents and assist with daily living activities.
- Company: Beverly Lodge, a supportive and caring environment for both staff and residents.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, enhanced holiday pay, free training, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Join a team that values compassion and teamwork in a rewarding role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed; training will be provided.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
- Healthcare Assistant
- Hourly Rate: £12.81
- Job Type: Full Time
- Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rota
- Joining Bonus: £300 paid after 3 months in the role
- Sponsorship: Not available for this role
Your Benefits
- Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
- Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
- Paid training and induction
- Free on-site parking
- Free Uniform
- Company Pension
- Main Function Of The Job
To work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
- Main Tasks
- Personal Care – Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
- Follow guidelines for safe movement of clients, using appropriate equipment where necessary.
- Kitchen – All relevant kitchen related duties including basic meal preparation.
- Record food/equipment temperatures.
- Laundry Washing, drying and ironing duties.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
- Complete all paperwork accurately.
- Communicate regularly with the line manager.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
- Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment.
- Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines.
- Ensure the confidentiality of clients, colleagues and the company at all times.
- Work as part of a team.
- Provide a quality service at all times.
Essential Criteria
- N/A
Desirable Criteria
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
The Company operates a No Smoking Policy.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Please note: Applicants within the last six months need not re-apply.
A satisfactory enhanced Access NI check will be required for this post.
The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information.
Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
We are delighted you want to be part of our team!
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Beverly Lodge – Healthcare Assistant- Full-time in Newtownards employer: Optimum Care Group
Optimum Care Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth. The role of Catering Assistant offers meaningful engagement in the lives of elderly residents, alongside flexible shift patterns and a commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and care.
