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Job description

The Care Assistant will carry out a high standard of care and assist to meet residents’ individual needs within a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• To attend to the personal needs of residents on a daily basis, with respect and dignity for the individual.
• To carry out a high standard of care and any daily living programmes as directed by Senior Staff.
• To treat all matters relating to the Home with strict confidentiality.
• To maintain a safe environment by ensuring adherence to appropriate Health and Safety and Fire procedures.
• To keep appropriate records, as directed by Senior Staff.
• To bring any areas of concern to the attention of Senior Staff.
• To report all accidents/incidents to senior staff and record as directed.
• To be aware of emergency procedures.
• To accompany residents on outings, holidays, to attend appointments.
• To act as a named worker for designated residents, under the direction of Senior Staff.
• To assist residents to make choices and encourage independence at all times.
• To assist residents to make choices and encourage independence at all times.
• To attend training courses and staff meetings as directed by the Manager.
• To undertake day and night duties and assist in housekeeping tasks as required by the home.
• Any other duties as reasonable required by the Home Manager.
• To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
• To have integrity, honesty and patience.
• To have an understanding of the needs of the residents in a residential situation.
• To have an even temperament.
• To have an ability to treat residents as individuals and tolerate their likes and dislikes.
• To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team.
• To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of staff in the Home.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment.
• Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ / QCF level 2.
• 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).
• Experience of working in a care setting.
• Experience of working with those with disability.
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

Desirable Skills

• NVQ / QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Experience of working in a care setting
• Experience of working with those with disability

Further Information

Location: 40 Rosneath Gardens, Ballyoran, Dundonald, Belfast. Number of Posts: There are several post available - 37 hours per week (full time) and 24.66 per hour (part time) We are an equal opportunities employer Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home.