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Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of older residents?
The Home
Slemish Nursing Home was built over 35 years ago and is located at the edge of Ballymena with a short walking distance to all the local churches and shops. Our care team has a long-standing reputation in the Ballymena area for delivering excellent Nursing Care in a homely, friendly, professional environment, led by a manager of over 20 years’ experience working within the care home. We are unconditionally dedicated to providing Palliative, End of Life, and Physical Disability Care in which we take great pride, and this is very much recognised throughout our local area. The bed capacity is currently 37 and this will extend to 63 beds on the completion of our extension next month. We believe that you will feel the warmth of a welcome from our team – to our residents, families, and friends, with our ‘Open House’ policy to ensure family and friends can visit any time and have the personal experience of a ‘feeling of home’.
The Role
You will pride yourself on providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, fostering a welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect and dignity, and staff feel valued and supported. As part of our frontline team, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the Home, assisting with activities of daily living ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of residents. As a Care Assistant, you will also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of our residents.
Main Responsibilities
1. Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.
2. Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.
3. Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.
4. Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.
5. Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.
6. Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.
7. Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.
The Benefits
1. Paid annual leave
2. The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
3. 4-weekly pay
4. Continuous professional development and training
5. Values-led culture
6. Overtime available at an enhanced rate
7. Opportunities for progression
8. Pension plan (if applicable)
9. Attractive hourly rate
10. Access NI fee paid for
11. NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period
12. Uniforms and PPE provided
13. Monthly incentives and recognition awards
14. Free parking
We do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Required Criteria
* Right to work in the UK.
* Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* A good standard of oral and written English.
* A non-judgemental approach to others.
* Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.
* Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.
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