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Job description

The role of the Care Assistant is to provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness. The Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) is part of the work and witness of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and its aim is to provide care for older people in a specifically Christian ethos and environment, placing great emphasis on offering spiritual support and encouragement to residents, as well as physical care. Adelaide House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services). The Home accommodates 45 residents who have a variety of physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and varying levels of dependency.

Responsibilities

• To be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents.
• To help residents with dressing/undressing/toileting/bathing where necessary.
• To accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc when necessary.
• To accompany residents on short walks.
• To encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible.
• To carry out all care tasks with respect for the residents privacy and dignity.
• To take part in social and recreational activities within the home.
• To contribute to the overall Christian ethos of the home.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

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

Further Information

We are an equal opportunities employer.