The role of the Care Assistant is to provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness
Responsibilities
* To help residents with dressing/undressing where necessary
* To help residents with toileting/bathing where necessary
* To take residents to and from the dining room when required
* To accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc when necessary
* To accompany residents on short walks
* To encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible
* To carry out all care tasks with respect for the residents’ privacy and dignity
* To give residents maximum choice over their lifestyle and affairs
* To help residents exercise their rights as a citizen.
* To take part in social and recreational activities within the home which are designed to promote residents’ fulfilment
* To assist with the administration and distribution of resident’s medication as appropriate.
* To assist senior staff with the assessment of and care planning for resident’s needs
* To refer enquiries about residents to the Service Manager or Senior Staff Nurse
* To carry out all duties in a sensible, responsible and mature manner
* To carry out any other reasonable duty which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.
* To take part in staff meetings within the home
* To take part in any training sessions held in the home
* To treat all matters confidentially
* To be prepared to undertake NVQ training
* To contribute to the overall Christian ethos of the home
Skills and Qualifications
* Understanding of and respect for the needs of older people;
* Willing to undertake appropriate training eg. NVQ as required
* Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
* Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post
* Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).
* Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home, including working additional hours if required
* Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position.
Further Information
Salary: £12.60 per hour (no NVQ)£12.66 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care£12.70 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social CareThis listing is for a temporary maternity cover.We are an equal opportunities employer.
Vacancy ID 1735153 Job ref. H-25-05 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers Area Co Tyrone Location Omagh Salary £12.60 - 12.70 per hour, dependent on qualifications No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 36 Published date 12/09/2025 Closing date 16/09/2025 Worktime Night Duty
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