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Form of work
SalaryAre you passionate with a caring nature? Could you provide the necessary support and personal care to residents with dementia and nursing requirements?
The Company
Healthcare Ireland Group is the largest privately-owned and fastest growing Healthcare Company in Northern Ireland. Currently, as part of an ambitious and expanding portfolio of Residential, Nursing and Specialist Care Homes, they operate across 24 sites, providing almost 2,000 jobs and counting. The overall focus of the healthcare Ireland Group, is to provide the best service for every resident in their homes, ensuring a person-centred approach as well as redefining the standard and quality of care across Northern Ireland.
The Home
Slemish Nursing Home was built over 35 years ago and is located at the edge of Ballymena with a short walking distance to all the local churches and shops. Our care team has a long-standing reputation in the Ballymena area for delivering excellent Nursing Care in a homely, friendly, professional environment, led by a manager of over 20 years’ experience working within the Care Home. We are unconditionally dedicated to providing Palliative, End of Life, and Physical Disability Care in which we take great pride, and this is very much recognised throughout our local area. The bed capacity is currently 37 and this will extend to 63 beds on the completion of our extension next month. We believe that you will feel the warmth of a welcome from our team – to our residents, families, and friends, with our ‘Open House’ policy to ensure family and friends can visit any time and have the personal experience of a ‘feeling of home’.
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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.50 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 44 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
