Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant/Senior Support Worker and want to choose when, where and how often you work?
Then you need to register with Lucas Love Healthcare!
Job Description
Lucas Love Healthcare are recruiting experienced Senior Care Assistants/ Senior Support Workers to meet the growing demands of our clients all across Northern Ireland.
YOU CHOOSE THE LOCATION YOU WANT TO WORK IN – JUST ENTER IT WHEN YOU APPLY!
*Immediate Interviews Available*
Rate of Pay: Support Worker £15.13 / Care Assistant £17.65 (including Holiday Pay)
Why Join the Lucas Love Family?
- Top rates of pay
- £200 Referral Scheme
- Flexible working hours – a variety of shifts to suit your availability
- Easy booking system through our Lucas Love App
- Free Uniform
- Free Training
- Pension Scheme (optional)
- Free Access NI*
- 24 Hour support from experienced healthcare professionals
- Take part in fun competitions
- Friendly, supportive and professional office team
- Annual medication competency in house with our Nurse Manager
*Terms Apply.
Essential Criteria:
- A minimum of 6 months paid, professional experience working as a support worker within a nursing home, residential or supported living settings, within the last 3 years.
- Certificate / confirmation of experience and competence in administering medication
- To be registered or willing to register with NISCC
- To complete an Access NI check
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
Desirable Criteria:
- NVQ Level 2 and upwards in Health & Social Care
- Experience working as Senior in charge of the site
Duties may include:
- Administering medication
- Taking responsibility and being in charge of a residential unit / supported living site and a small care team of staff
- Assisting residents with personal care, washing, shaving, toileting, oral hygiene
- Moving and Handling (use of hoists and slide sheets)
- Assist with feeding and drinking
- Handling personal possessions and documents
- Observing and monitoring of residents
- Providing support and encouragement to residents in areas of daily living
- Delivering person centred care and support the safeguarding of individuals
- Ensuring respect, dignity and rights of privacy for residents as far as possible
- Adhering to all Policies and Procedures of the Company.
- Adhering to NISCC standards.
- Adhering to Legislation
- Adhering to Health and Safety.
- Maintain Confidentiality at all times.
- Maintain Quality and Compliance.
- To demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
- Familiarise yourself with the Risk Assessment and Care Plans for the Service User.
- Ensure the Home is kept tidy during your visit and that any area you use is cleared and left tidy.
- Record all activities as requested.
- Report and accidents, untoward visits or concerns.
- Comply with Moving and Handling Training and under no circumstances breach this training.
- Liaise fully with the Service User and LLHC and keep a positive channel of communication.
There has never been a better time to work for Lucas Love Healthcare.
If you are interested in applying or want further information, please call 028 9066 8035 or email recruitment@lucaslovehealthcare.com today!!
Lucas Love Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
