Care Assistant

Job description

To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents with the Christian ethos of Lawnfield House. Background Information The Council for Social Witness is part of the work and witness of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and its aim is to provide care for residents / service users in a specifically Christian ethos and environment, placing great emphasis on offering spiritual support and encouragement to residents, as well as physical care. Lawnfield House is registered with the RQIA to provide residential respite care for up to 20 residents who have a learning disability; physical disability; sensory impairment or is an older person. The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily care of the residents, helping residents with all aspects of personal care where necessary, to ensure their needs are met, respecting their privacy and dignity.
• Encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible.
• Accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc., or on short walks as directed.
• Ensure vigilance is exercised at all times in relation to the health, safety and well-being of residents.
• To administer resident’s medication after appropriate training.
• To complete appropriate written records as required.
• To promote and take part in social and recreational activities within the home, which are designed to enhance quality of life.
• To ensure compliance with the Presbyterian Council for Social Witness policies and procedures.
• To attend mandatory training.
• To adhere to the Christian ethos of the home (e.g. in terms of language and conduct).
• To undertake any other relevant duties, which may be required. Duties may include week-end working and being on call, on a rota basis, at night and at week-ends.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with learning and physical disabilities.
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required; eg induction training, or NVQ/QCF level 2.
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment.
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post.
• Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment).
• Be willing to work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the Home.
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
• Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position.

Further Information

37 hours - Days (Maternity Cover). 24.66 hours - Nights. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.