Healthcare Assistant
Optimum Care
Employer Location: DOWNPhone Number: 02891801198
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: www.optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Job description
Overview We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Rathmena team on a Bank contract. The shifts are either day shift 8am to 8pm or night shift 8pm to 8am 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.
- Kitchen All relevant kitchen-related duties including basic meal 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 experience necessary.
Desirable Skills
- Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience.
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
Further Information
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Rathmena team on a Bank contract. The shifts are either day shift 8am to 8pm or night shift 8pm to 8am between Monday to Sunday.
- Vacancy ID
- 1767196
- Job ref.
- Rathmena House
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Ballyclare
- Salary
- £12.81 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 0
- Published date
- 01/04/2026
- Closing date
- 10/04/2026
- Worktime
- Day shift 8am to 8pm or Night shift 8pm to 8am between Monday to Sunday.
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