Care Assistant - Twilight
Care Assistant - Twilight
Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of older residents?
The Home
Join the Team at Rosevale Lodge Care Home – Where Compassion Meets Excellence
Located beside the scenic River Lagan and just minutes from Lisburn town centre, Rosevale Lodge Care Home is a purpose-built facility offering specialist care for up to 68 residents living with dementia. With convenient access to local shops, bus, and train services, the home is well connected and easily accessible.
Rosevale Lodge is divided into two dedicated units: Dementia Nursing and Dementia Residential, ensuring tailored, person-centred care that meets a wide range of needs. With a long-standing reputation in the local community for delivering high-quality, dignified care, Rosevale Lodge is a place where residents are treated with respect and individuality is celebrated.
Visitors and team members alike can expect a warm and friendly welcome in a home that truly values relationships and compassionate support.
If you're looking to build a meaningful career in a supportive, resident-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
You will pride yourself on providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, fostering a welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect and dignity, and staff feel valued and supported. As part of our frontline team, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the Home, assisting with activities of daily living ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of residents. As a Care Assistant, you will 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
Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.
Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.
Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.
Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.
Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.
Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.
The 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 fee paid for
NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period
Uniforms and PPE provided
Monthly incentives and recognition awards
Free parking
This is Part Time. Twilight Shifts. 4pm-10pm.
We do not 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
- Right to work in the UK.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A good standard of oral and written English.
- A non-judgemental approach to others.
- Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.
- Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.
Desired criteria
- Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.
- Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.
