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Senior Care Assistant - Residential
Senior Care Assistant - Residential
Join the Caring Team at Nightingale Care Home
Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Dungannon with stunning views over Black Lough, Nightingale Care Home offers a warm and welcoming environment for our residents. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Ulster Bus Depot and with easy access to the motorway, our home is easily accessible for both staff and visitors.
We provide specialised care across 34 General Nursing beds and 10 General Residential beds, with a dedicated focus on delivering the highest quality of personalised care to meet each resident’s unique needs.
At Nightingale, our motto is: “May all who enter as guests leave as friends.” If you share our passion for compassionate, person-centred care, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
The Role
The Senior Care Assistant role in our Homes is part of dedicated team who are essential to the daily operations of the Home. In our Residential Homes and units, this is a leadership role, working closely with the care team to lead on shifts and manage medication.
Senior Care Assistants provide high quality care and support to our residents in a warm and safe environment. Senior Care Assistants play a crucial role in the delivery of care, working with the care team, the role of a Senior Care Assistant is to provide leadership, guidance and hands-on assistance to ensure the residents receive personalised care that meets their individual needs and preferences.
Our Senior Care Assistants also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of our residents.
About this role
Main Responsibilities
Provide direct care and support to residents with activities of daily living, including personal care and mobility in accordance with individual care plans and resident preferences.
Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
Monitors and allocates the work for care assistants.
Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
Responsibility for the administration and management of medication, medication audits and storage in line with regulatory requirements.
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.
Benefits
Paid annual leave
The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
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
NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
Uniforms and PPE supplied
Monthly incentives and recognition awards
Free parking
We do offer sponsorship for this role .
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Medications experience within care setting
- The Right to Work in the UK
- Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 3 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English
- Previous Care Experience
Desired criteria
- Previous experience in care home setting
- Experience supervising staff
