Care Assistant inDunmurry inDunmurry PUBLISHED 27 APR 2024
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Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly.
Job DescriptionLocation:
Park Manor Nursing Home, 6 Thornhill Road, Dunmurry
Macklin Care Homes are currently recruiting Care Assistants to join their friendly, caring and progressive Parkmanor Oaks Care Home. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much loved residents.
Responsibilities
Working as part of a team to deliver excellent quality, person-centred care to all residents
Enriching the lives of residents through the organisation and delivery of activities
Updating and maintaining records in line with patient care
Supporting the nursing team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Ideal Candidate
Caring nature
Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly
Committed to consistently delivering a high standard of care
Team player
Benefits
About The Role
£1000 Welcome Bonus
*T&Cs apply
Working with an Award-winning team with family values
Comprehensive paid induction
Wide variety of training provided
Career development opportunities
Flexibility of shifts
Free car parking* and uniform
Incentives for employee referrals*
Employee Assistance Programme
Discount rates at the Malone Hotel
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Team building initiatives
- T&C’s apply
Please note we will only accept up to date CVs - without this an interview cannot be given.
An Enhanced Access NI Check is required for this post.
If successful please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Macklin Care Homes, headed by the Macklin family and part of the Macklin Group, have been caring for people for over 30 years. We’ve taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We’re experts at what we do. We’re not just another Care Home, we’re a family first and foremost and we treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents to relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big community! We have Six Locations - Park Manor/Belfast, Arlington/Belfast, Our Lady's/Belfast, Milesian Manor/Magherafelt, Ratheane/Coleraine, and Leabank in Ballycastle.
Company Culture
Want a job you'll love? Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are looking to recruit great people to work in care and in return, we will bring out the best in you. At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day. This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.
Desired Criteria
- Experience in a similar position (not essential- full training will be given)
Required Criteria
- Caring nature
- Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly
- Committed to consistently delivering a high standard of care
- Team player
Closing Date
Tuesday 30th April, 2024
Contract Type
fulltime
Salary
From £12.00 Hourly to £16.00 Hourly
Job Description
Location:
Park Manor Nursing Home, 6 Thornhill Road, Dunmurry
Macklin Care Homes are currently recruiting Care Assistants to join their friendly, caring and progressive Parkmanor Oaks Care Home. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much loved residents.
Responsibilities
Working as part of a team to deliver excellent quality, person-centred care to all residents
Enriching the lives of residents through the organisation and delivery of activities
Updating and maintaining records in line with patient care
Supporting the nursing team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Ideal Candidate
Caring nature
Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly
Committed to consistently delivering a high standard of care
Team player
Benefits
About The Role
£1000 Welcome Bonus
*T&Cs apply
Working with an Award-winning team with family values
Comprehensive paid induction
Wide variety of training provided
Career development opportunities
Flexibility of shifts
Free car parking* and uniform
Incentives for employee referrals*
Employee Assistance Programme
Discount rates at the Malone Hotel
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Team building initiatives
Please note we will only accept up to date CVs - without this an interview cannot be given.
An Enhanced Access NI Check is required for this post.
If successful please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Macklin Care Homes, headed by the Macklin family and part of the Macklin Group, have been caring for people for over 30 years. We’ve taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We’re experts at what we do. We’re not just another Care Home, we’re a family first and foremost and we treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents to relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big community! We have Six Locations - Park Manor/Belfast, Arlington/Belfast, Our Lady's/Belfast, Milesian Manor/Magherafelt, Ratheane/Coleraine, and Leabank in Ballycastle.
Company Culture
Want a job you'll love? Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are looking to recruit great people to work in care and in return, we will bring out the best in you. At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day. This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
Closing Date
Tuesday 30th April, 2024
Contract Type
fulltime
Salary
From £12.00 Hourly to £16.00 Hourly
Location:
Park Manor Nursing Home, 6 Thornhill Road, Dunmurry
Macklin Care Homes are currently recruiting Care Assistants to join their friendly, caring and progressive Parkmanor Oaks Care Home. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much loved residents.
Responsibilities
Working as part of a team to deliver excellent quality, person-centred care to all residents
Enriching the lives of residents through the organisation and delivery of activities
Updating and maintaining records in line with patient care
Supporting the nursing team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Ideal Candidate
Caring nature
Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly
Committed to consistently delivering a high standard of care
Team player
Benefits
About The Role
£1000 Welcome Bonus
*T&Cs apply
Working with an Award-winning team with family values
Comprehensive paid induction
Wide variety of training provided
Career development opportunities
Flexibility of shifts
Free car parking* and uniform
Incentives for employee referrals*
Employee Assistance Programme
Discount rates at the Malone Hotel
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Team building initiatives
- T&C’s apply
Please note we will only accept up to date CVs - without this an interview cannot be given.
An Enhanced Access NI Check is required for this post.
If successful please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.
It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Macklin Care Homes, headed by the Macklin family and part of the Macklin Group, have been caring for people for over 30 years. We’ve taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We’re experts at what we do. We’re not just another Care Home, we’re a family first and foremost and we treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents to relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big community! We have Six Locations - Park Manor/Belfast, Arlington/Belfast, Our Lady's/Belfast, Milesian Manor/Magherafelt, Ratheane/Coleraine, and Leabank in Ballycastle.
Company Culture
Want a job you'll love? Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are looking to recruit great people to work in care and in return, we will bring out the best in you. At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day. This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.
Desired Criteria
- Experience in a similar position (not essential- full training will be given)
Required Criteria
- Caring nature
- Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly
- Committed to consistently delivering a high standard of care
- Team player
Closing Date
Tuesday 30th April, 2024
Contract Type
fulltime
Salary
From £12.00 Hourly to £16.00 Hourly
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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