MPA are currently recruiting Permanent Care Assistants for our client Apex Housing, in the Derry/ Londonderry Area. This role will be based at Daleview Nursing Home. This is a Full-time role (37 hours per week) for DAYS ONLY to include weekends. The salary for all Care Assistant positions is £24,790 per annum. (£12.85 per hour) This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent care assistant contract with a market leading healthcare provider in a supportive, patient centred care environment Job Duties : To provide safe, effective care with compassion. To provide care that is resident focused whilst ensuring that residents dignity and privacy are maintained at all times. To work to recognised standards, including RQIA and Apex Policies and Procedures. To provide, where appropriate, personal assistance to residents such as bathing, washing, toileting, dressing, feeding etc. whilst ensuring the privacy, dignity and rights of residents are maintained To observe and report to Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse changes in residents health, wellbeing and behaviours. To report to the Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse untoward incidents, e.g. falls, accidents, unexplained injuries. To report any concerns re possible abuse of service users immediately to the nurse in charge. To report to the Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge any complaints, compliments (written or verbal) and maintain a record of same. To refer all enquiries regarding the care or condition of service users to the nurse in charge. To accompany residents on social and recreational outings and other appointments, as required. To be available to listen and talk to residents using an approach suitable to their needs. To participate in the implementation of group and social therapy e.g. reminiscence, reading, letter-writing and entertainment. To assist with the cleaning service within the scheme To ensure that service users are socially presentable in appearance at all times. To ensure that service users have any aids e.g. dentures, hearing aids, spectacles etc fitted, cleaned and in working order. Essential Criteria QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months. OR A minimum of 6 months experience in a formal setting working in a caring / support role with vulnerable adults (either paid or unpaid). Must be willing to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care Must be currently registered with NISCC OR if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months. Further Information: Employee benefits: Starting at 4 weeks annual leave and 12 statutory days pro rata (increases with length of service) Company pension scheme contributions Employer 6%, Employee 4% Company maternity/paternity pay Company sick pay Continuous training and development Free onsite parking Employee health and wellbeing : Apex promotes wellbeing for employees, consisting of a number of health and wellbeing initiatives Access to Inspire Workplaces Employee Assistance Programme and online Support Hub Monthly wellbeing calendar Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £24,790.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Skills: NISCC Registered Benefits: Rota one month in Advance