Dayshift Care Assistant
Can you make a real difference to the lives of others?
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 love to hear from you.
Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only through their stories and experiences of years gone by, but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.
We are currently recruiting Dayshift Care Assistants to join our friendly, caring, and progressive Leabank Care Home. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to support the nursing staff in providing care to the social, emotional, and physical needs of the residents, in line with the Patient Charter of Rights, and under the Nursing Home Minimum Standards.
Professional Responsibilities:
1. Delivering excellent quality, person-centred care to all residents.
2. Enriching the lives of residents through the delivery of activities.
3. Updating and maintaining accurate records in line with patient care.
4. Supporting the nursing team with compliance policies and procedures.
Ideal Candidate:
1. Ability to deliver a high standard of resident care.
2. Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.
3. Communicate and collaborate co-operatively with other staff members.
4. Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
5. High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail.
6. Possess a good standard of verbal and written English.
7. Be eligible to work in the UK.
About the Role
Company Benefits:
1. £1000 Welcome Bonus*
2. Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
3. A comprehensive paid induction programme.
4. Wide variety of training provided.
5. Career development opportunities.
6. Flexibility of shifts.
7. Employee Assistance Programme.
8. Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
9. Health and wellbeing initiatives including team-building initiatives.
10. Free car parking and uniform*
11. Incentives for employee referrals*
* T&Cs will apply.
Please note we will only accept up to date CVs - without this an interview cannot be given.
Interviews may take place prior to the job advertisement closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application in a timely manner.
In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.
Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.
An Enhanced Access NI Check will be 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 a job offer.
Macklin Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About the Company
We care with heart because… From the moment we opened our first Care Home in Northern Ireland over 30 years ago, we knew we could make a real difference in people’s lives. We are undeniably proud of our history and passionate about our future!
Required Criteria
* Caring nature
* Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly
* Committed to consistently delivering a high standard of care
* Team player
Desired Criteria
* Experience in a similar position (not essential- full training will be given)
Skills You'll Need
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