Care Assistant (Nights) - Lawnfield

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 the Presbyterian Church In Ireland.
DUTIES
CARE OF RESIDENTS
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 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.
REQUIREMENTS
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).
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
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.
This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs.
Application packs are available to download from www.presbyterianireland.org/socialcarejobs or can be requested by emailing ##### or calling 02890417255. CVS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Lawnfield House
5 King Street
Newcastle
BT33 0HD
£11.69 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care £11.73 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care Lawnfield House
5 King Street
Newcastle
BT33 0HD
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