Healthcare Assistant – Nights Full Time

Healthcare Assistant – Nights

Overview

We are looking for a Part-time Healthcare Assistant to join our Rathmena team.  You will work 2 x 12 hour shifts, night shift 8pm to 8am.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Duties

Main Tasks:

The Healthcare Assistant may be required to work in any department of the Home as stated below:

• Personal Care Assist with all daily living activities, for example, washing, dressing, toileting/incontinence and assisting with mealtimes.
• Follow guidelines for safe movement of clients, using appropriate equipment where necessary.
• Kitchen All relevant kitchen-related duties including basic meal
• Record food/equipment temperatures.
• Laundry Washing, drying and ironing duties.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Complete all paperwork accurately.
• Communicate regularly with the line manager.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
• Obtain NISCC registration before employment and maintain during employment
• Adhere to the NISCC Codes of Practice
• Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines.
• Ensure the confidentiality of clients, colleagues and the company at all times.
• Work as part of a team.
• Provide a quality service at all times.

Whilst the above is an outline of the duties you will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.

The company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times.

Essential Criteria

• No experience necessary

Desirable Criteria

• Kitchen or laundry experience in work or a voluntary setting
• Studying for or attained a care related qualification.
• Be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
• Experience within a paid Nursing Home or similar environment to include personal care experience

About Rathmena House

Situated in the leafy suburbs of the market town of Ballyclare in East Antrim, the home is surrounded by attractive gardens and patio areas.  The home is registered to offer nursing care and a small number of beds for residential care for up to 29 residents.

What our residents say about living at Rathmena House:

• “I’m spoilt.”
• “The staff are brilliant.”
• “I love it here.”

Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not reapply.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The company operate a no smoking policy.