Care Assistant - Blair House - Twilight Shift 4pm to 10pm inBelfast inBelfast PUBLISHED 27 APR 2024

Assess and observe the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents, recognising changes and reporting as necessary in a timely manner.
Are you passionate with a caring nature? Could you provide the necessary support and personal care to residents with dementia and nursing requirements?


The Home


Blair House Care Home in Newtownards is a nursing home with a newly opened mental health unit. The home has a total of 85 beds: 21 mental health, 20 residential dementia, 15 nursing dementia and 29 frail and elderly nursing.


The Role


To provide high-quality person-centred care to the residents of the home, supporting with their everyday needs and contributing to their enjoyment of life.


Main Responsibilities


  • Assist qualified staff with care plans, tasks and activities to support the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents
  • Participate in activities, motivating and supporting residents to get involved
  • Assist residents with eating, drinking, washing, dressing and going to the toilet
  • Assess and observe the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents, recognising changes and reporting as necessary in a timely manner
  • Maintain accurate records, communicating effectively with residents and their families


You Will Need


  • To be a good listener, showing patience, compassion, empathy and understanding
  • A good standard of written and oral English
  • Experience in Health and Social Care not required as full training will be provided
  • The Right to Work in the UK
  • Be NISCC registered or eligible to register


The Benefits


  • Paid annual leave
  • The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
  • 4-weekly pay
  • Continuous professional development and training
  • Values-led culture
  • Overtime available at an enhanced rate
  • Opportunities for progression
  • Pension plan (if applicable)
  • Attractive hourly rate
  • Access NI fee paid for
  • NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period
  • Uniforms and PPE provided
  • Monthly incentives and recognition awards
  • Free parking
Are you passionate with a caring nature? Could you provide the necessary support and personal care to residents with dementia and nursing requirements?

The Home

Blair House Care Home in Newtownards is a nursing home with a newly opened mental health unit. The home has a total of 85 beds: 21 mental health, 20 residential dementia, 15 nursing dementia and 29 frail and elderly nursing.

The Role

To provide high-quality person-centred care to the residents of the home, supporting with their everyday needs and contributing to their enjoyment of life.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist qualified staff with care plans, tasks and activities to support the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents
  • Participate in activities, motivating and supporting residents to get involved
  • Assist residents with eating, drinking, washing, dressing and going to the toilet
  • Assess and observe the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents, recognising changes and reporting as necessary in a timely manner
  • Maintain accurate records, communicating effectively with residents and their families


You Will Need

  • To be a good listener, showing patience, compassion, empathy and understanding
  • A good standard of written and oral English
  • Experience in Health and Social Care not required as full training will be provided
  • The Right to Work in the UK
  • Be NISCC registered or eligible to register


The Benefits

  • Paid annual leave
  • The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
  • 4-weekly pay
  • Continuous professional development and training
  • Values-led culture
  • Overtime available at an enhanced rate
  • Opportunities for progression
  • Pension plan (if applicable)
  • Attractive hourly rate
  • Access NI fee paid for
  • NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period
  • Uniforms and PPE provided
  • Monthly incentives and recognition awards
  • Free parking


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