Care Assistant - Blair House - Morning Shift 8am to 2pm inBelfast inBelfast PUBLISHED 27 APR 2024

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