Healthcare Assistant
Optimum Care
Employer Location: DOWNPhone Number: 02891801198
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: www.optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Job description
Healthcare Assistant - Days. Overview We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Beverly Lodge Team on a full time contract. 3 X 12 hour shifts, 8am-8pm between Monday to Sunday. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Responsibilities
- Personal Care Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
- Follow guidelines for safe movement of clients, using appropriate equipment where necessary.
- All relevant kitchen related duties including basic meal preparation.
- Record food/equipment temperatures.
- Laundry Washing, drying and ironing duties.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions. Complete all paperwork accurately. Communicate regularly with the line manager.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company. Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines.
- Ensure the confidentiality of clients, colleagues and the company at all times. Work as part of a team. Provide a quality service at all times.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- No essential skills required.
- Full training given.
Desirable Skills
- 1 years’ experience as Healthcare Assistant in Nursing Home or similar environment.
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Further Information
Please note, from the 1st April 2026, the following new minimum wage rates will apply: 16-17 £8.00, 18-20 £10.85, 21 plus £12.71 per hour.
- Vacancy ID
- 1766313
- Job ref.
- Beverly Lodge
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers,Medical and Healthcare
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Newtownards
- Salary
- £12.31 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 36
- Published date
- 25/03/2026
- Closing date
- 10/04/2026
- Worktime
- 8am-8pm Monday to Sunday
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