Healthcare Assistant
MD Healthcare Ltd
Employer Location: BT23 7HHPhone Number: 02891828999
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: https://optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Job description
Overview We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Rathmena team on a part-time contract, working 2 X 12 hour night shifts per week. The shifts are night shift 8pm to 8am between Monday to Sunday. We are offering a £500 Joining bonus for this role. T&Cs apply: Employees must remain in continuous employment in the role for a minimum of 6 months to qualify for the joining bonus. Essential Criteria No experience necessary Desirable Criteria Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Company operates a No Smoking policy.
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.
- 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
- 1794334
- 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
- 02/11/2026
- Closing date
- 20/11/2026
- Worktime
- 8pm - 8am, Monday to Sunday, days to be confirmed