Care Assistant - Night Shift
Job description
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Nursing Home Care Assistant to join our dedicated care team. In this role, you will support residents with daily living activities, promote their comfort and dignity, and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate is caring, patient, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting..
- Support residents with mobility, transfers, and safe use of equipment.
- Provide assistance during mealtimes, including feeding where necessary.
- Monitor and record residents’ wellbeing, reporting changes promptly.
- Promote residents' independence, dignity, and choice in daily activities.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Engage residents in social and therapeutic activities.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Ability to work shifts, including weekends and evenings.
- Good communication skills.
- Basic understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience in a care or support role.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
- Training in moving and handling.
- First aid or CPR training
- Experience documenting care notes.
- Confidence using basic digital care systems.
- Vacancy ID
- 1762544
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Dundonald - 18 Dunlady Road
- Salary
- £12.26 to £12.51 per hour, depending on experience
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 37.5
- Published date
- 27/02/2026
- Closing date
- 14/03/2026
- Worktime
- Night Shift work, to be confirmed