AddressLocation
£10.52
Hourly Rate
Job Type:
Full-time & Part-time
Role:
Permanent
Shifts:
Days or Nights
Annual Leave:
5.6 weeks pro rata
Your Benefits :
Excellent Pay Rate - £10.52 per hour
Free on-site parking
Free Uniform
Paid Induction
- Please note we reserve the right to close this advertisement early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Job Ref: 23MDAH05
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our nursing home team at Aughnacloy House, Lurgan.
Shifts we are recruiting for include:
- Days (8am – 8pm)
- Nights (8pm – 8am)
We have the following positions available:
- Full-time (day or night shifts)
- Part-time (night shifts)
Please indicate on your application which shifts you are applying for.
Main Function of the Job:
To work as a trained multi-skilled member providing various aspects of care to elderly residents. Training will be provided.
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 basis meal preparation.
- 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 residents, 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
- A desire to care for others (no experience necessary)
Desirable Criteria:
- 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
- Kitchen or laundry experience in work or a voluntary setting
About Aughnacloy House
Aughnacloy House is a purpose-built nursing home in the centre of Lurgan. All rooms are en-suite and there are beautiful gardens and outdoor areas for residents to enjoy. In addition, there are themed areas throughout the home for therapeutic activity and treatment including a light therapy suite and also a fully equipped hairdressing salon.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We operate a no Smoking Policy.
Please Note: Applicants within the last six months need not re-apply.
