Care Assistant (Day & Night Duty)

Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Web: www.presbyterianireland.org

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness.

To be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents.
To help residents with toileting/bathing where necessary.
To accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc when necessary.
To carry out all care tasks with respect for the residents’ privacy and dignity.
To assist with the administration and distribution of resident’s medication as appropriate.
To carry out any other reasonable duty which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.
To take part in any training sessions held in the home.
To be prepared to undertake NVQ training.
To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
To have an understanding of the needs of the elderly in a residential situation.
To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team.
To help residents with dressing/undressing where necessary.
To take residents to and from the dining room when required.
To accompany residents on short walks.
To give residents maximum choice over their lifestyle and affairs.
To assist senior staff with the assessment of and care planning for resident’s needs.
To treat all matters confidentially.
To contribute to the overall Christian ethos of the home.
To have integrity, honesty and patience.
To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of staff in the Home.

Essential Skills

Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people.
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).
Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home.
Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position.
Willing to undertake appropriate training as required.
Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment.
Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Full Time & Part Time hours available.

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