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Carrik Care is recruiting caring, dependable and compassionate Care Assistants to work in nursing homes across Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Limavady, Armagh, Omagh and the surrounding areas. You will work as part of the nursing-home team to provide residents with high-quality, person-centred care. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to improve the comfort, dignity and quality of life of older people and other residents requiring care.

• Supporting residents with personal care, washing, dressing and toileting
• Assisting residents at mealtimes and encouraging adequate food and fluid intake
• Supporting residents with mobility and repositioning
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping residents participate in social and recreational activities
• Following individual care plans and instructions from nurses and senior staff
• Accurately recording care and reporting concerns or changes in a residents condition
• Maintaining residents privacy, dignity, independence and confidentiality
• Following infection-control, safeguarding and health-and-safety procedures
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment

• A caring, patient and respectful manner.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, responsible and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow care plans and workplace procedures.
• Willingness to complete all required training.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Previous nursing-home or care experience is desirable but not essential.

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Flexible full-time and part-time hours.
• Training and development opportunities to progress into a Team Leader role.
• Support from experienced nurses and senior care staff.
• Opportunities for continued career development.
• Enhanced night or weekend rates.
• Pension scheme.
• Free uniform.
• Bring your compassion well provide the training and help you build a rewarding career in care.