Care Assistant


Job description

Carry-out your role as a Care Assistant to the highest possible standard to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents..

Responsibilities

  • Assist nurses in the provision of nursing care, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Ensure that specific instructions regarding the treatment and diet of the residents are carried out and recorded as directed, for example, fluid intake.
  • Co-operate and assist nursing, medical and domestic staff as required.
  • Ensure a harmonious atmosphere is maintained in the home at all times for the comfort of the residents.
  • Assist in the care and preparation of the residents' clothing and personal belongings.
  • Ensure that the residents' bedrooms are clean and odour free at all times and that they are fitted with well laundered and matching bed clothes.
  • Contribute to daily activities designed to stimulate and entertain residents and to suggest further activities that can be carried out by staff within the home.
  • Assist in the admission and discharge of residents as directed.
  • Observe and report any changes in the residents' condition or behaviour, for example, appetite.
  • Ensure that all complaints and\or incidents are quickly and concisely reported.
  • Assist in the reporting of supplies that are required for residents' care and for the maintenance and hygiene of the home. Maintain accurate nursing documentation as required.
  • Continuously observe the Health and Safety policies of the home as documented in the Health and Safety Procedures file.
  • Carry out any other duties which be reasonably required within the post.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • No essential skills required.

Desirable Skills

  • Previous experience in a Care role is preferred but not necessary.

Further Information

Location Ambassador Private Nursing Home, 462 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5GE Employee benefits include: Free onsite parking; Training and development; Promotion opportunities; Attendance incentives. If you wish to apply please send your CV to James Agnew (HR Manager) via the email address james@amstecos.com Please hold vacancy E.mail sent Ref: (Correct living wage )13:14 02/05/2024 GmcD

Application Information

If you wish to apply please send your CV to James Agnew (HR Manager) via the email address james@amstecos.com

Vacancy ID
1655053
Job ref.
CA/AM/05/24
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
£11.50 per hour.
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
39
Published date
02/05/2024
Closing date
10/05/2024
Worktime
Shift work - Day Shift or Night Shift.

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