Care Assistant - Twilight

Company background: 

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family run business established in Antrim in 1990.  We are passionate about our values caring, respect, integrity and diversity and inclusion and our focus is delivering exceptional care to the elderly within the community in which we live. 

Purpose: 

To provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for our residents, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are maintained at all times while working in line with Hutchinson Care Homes’ policies and procedures. 

Main Duties: 

• Assisting residents with personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating 

• Provide company to the Residents. 

• Provide information to family member regarding care plans in a professional manner 

• Follow all infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures. 

• Report accidents, incidents, or concerns immediately to management. 

• Maintain confidentiality at all times. 

• Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group when required. 

• Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met 

• Administer medication under supervision 

• Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care 

• Attend all necessary training when instructed 

• Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant 

• Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager 

• Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives 

• To attend staff meetings as and when required 

• Always maintain confidentiality 

• You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels 

Administration Duties: 

• Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform the staff nurse, Home Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes 

• Keep accurate, timely, and legible records of residents’ care and medical needs 

• Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible 

• Report any changes in residents’ health, wellbeing, or behaviour to the Nurse/Manager promptly 

• Record and report any damages or maintenance issues. 

General & Personal Development: 

• Ability to work effectively within a team 

• Organised and trustworthy 

• Pride in your work 

• Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties 

• Ability to take instruction 

• Punctual and Reliable 

• Clean and Tidy appearance 

• Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home 

Teamwork & Professionalism: 

• Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues as required. 

• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and supervisions. 

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile. 

• Promote Hutchinson Care Homes’ values in all aspects of work.