Care Assistant
MD Healthcare Ltd
Employer Location: BT23 7HHPhone Number: 02891828999
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: https://optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Job description
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/8pm -8am between Monday to Sunday. We are offering a £300 joining bonus, paid after 3 months in the role. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Main Function of the Job: To work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- The Healthcare Assistant may be required to work in any department of the Home as stated below:
- 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 and equipment temperatures.
- 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. Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines.
- Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment
- 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
- None required.
Desirable Skills
- Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
- Vacancy ID
- 1782913
- Job ref.
- HCA/BL
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Newtownards
- Salary
- £12.81 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 36
- Published date
- 20/08/2026
- Closing date
- 04/09/2026
- Worktime
- 8am-8pm/8pm-8am
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