Senior Care Assistant - Armagh, United Kingdom - Healthcare Ireland Group

Healthcare Ireland Group Armagh, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Full time

Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about healthcare?

Do you have leadership skills?

Are you looking for a change in your career?

The Home

Dunlarg care home is situated in the peaceful countryside in the village of Keady, County Armagh. The home has easy access to local shops and public transport. Dunlarg is made up of two units and in total cares for 58 residents. Dunlarg provides different categories of care from General Nursing to General Residential Care. Within the categories it can extend to Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Physical Disability under 65. All new residents are met with a warm welcome and are encouraged to enjoy their home from home experience.

The Role

The Senior Care Assistant role in our Homes is part of dedicated team who are essential to the daily operations of the Home. In our Residential Homes and units, this is a leadership role, working closely with the care team to lead on shifts and manage medication.

Senior Care Assistants provide high quality care and support to our residents in a warm and safe environment. Senior Care Assistants play a crucial role in the delivery of care, working with the care team, the role of a Senior Care Assistant is to provide leadership, guidance and hands-on assistance to ensure the residents receive personalised care that meets their individual needs and preferences.

Our Senior Care Assistants also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion, and advocacy for residents' rights and preferences.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support to residents with activities of daily living, including personal care and mobility in accordance with individual care plans and resident preferences.
Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
Monitors and allocates the work for care assistants.
Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
Responsibility for the administration and management of medication, medication audits and storage in line with regulatory requirements.
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

Benefits

Paid annual leave
The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
4 weekly pay
Continuous professional development and training
Values-led culture
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
Opportunities for progression
Pension plan (if applicable)
Attractive hourly rate
Access NI
NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
Uniforms and PPE supplied
Monthly incentives and recognition awards
Free parking

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We're always on the look out for people who care, whether that's caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you'll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people's lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we'd love to have you join the team.

Desired Criteria

Previous experience in care home setting
Experience supervising staff

Required Criteria

Medications experience within care setting
The Right to Work in the UK
Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 3 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English
Previous Care Experience

Closing DateWednesday 31st July, 2024

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