Care Assistant (Nights) Maternity Cover - Harold McCauley House.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
* Evidence and 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
This post is for temporary maternity cover.We are an equal opportunities employer.
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025
Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025
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