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Job description

Main Function of Job. 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 carry out day care programmes for those residents attending our day care unit as directed by the Day Care Worker.
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months experience in the last 5 years providing care/support to adults with a learning disability this can be both paid or unpaid experience ie placements, lived experience, caring responsibilities, voluntary roles etc.
• 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.
• Experience with behaviours that challenge.
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home.
• 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.

Further Information

Hours: 36.75 hours per week. (Day and Night Duty) We are an equal opportunities employer