Healthcare Assistant

MD Healthcare Ltd

Employer Location: BT23 7HH
Phone Number: 02891828999
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: https://optimumcaregroup.co.uk

Job description

The Healthcare Assistant may be required to work in any department of the Home as stated below.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Record food/equipment temperatures.
  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
  • 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.
  • Laundry - Washing, drying and ironing duties.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately.
  • Communicate regularly with the line manager.
  • Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment.
  • Provide a quality service at all times.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Whilst the above is an outline of the duties you will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • None required.

Desirable Skills

  • Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
  • Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience is desirable.

Vacancy ID
1781943
Job ref.
HCA/Rathmena
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Ballyclare
Salary
£12.81 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
24
Published date
13/08/2026
Closing date
04/09/2026
Worktime
8pm - 8am, Monday to Sunday, days to be confirmed

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