Job description
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 be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents.
* 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 Manager or Senior Care Assistant.
* 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
Essential Skills
* Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people.
* Willing to undertake appropriate training 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)
* Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern.
* Must be registered/willing to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment.
* Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Further Information
Location: Adelaide House. Salary: £12.40 per hour (no NVQ) £12.46 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care £12.50 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care Hours: Full time / part time hours - days & nights. We are an equal opportunities employer.