Senior Care Assistant - East

at  Connected Health

We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team in East Belfast. As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to our service users, ensuring their well-being and comfort. With your healthcare experience and commitment to excellence, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We’re proud to offer accredited development opportunities to help you further your career in homecare. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or advance into leadership roles, we’ll provide the support and training you need to succeed.

ABOUT US

At Connected Health, we don’t just offer a job - we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Northern Ireland and Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That’s why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team.
Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.
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YOUR ROLE AS A SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT:

Daily Impact: Your role isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to positively influence someone’s life every day. Your compassion and dedication will empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives at home.
Essential Connection: For many of our clients, you may be the sole person they interact with. Your presence and care are not just essential; they’re a lifeline.
Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities throughout Northern Ireland.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will be expected to have empathy, understanding and a caring attitude
• Provide a high-quality standard of care to our company clients
• To participate in the on-call phone on working weekend as required and to cover in the absence of Area Manager
• To participate in the shadowing and 12-week induction of all new staff for designated area, ensuring that all documentation is completed and submitted to Area Manager on the deadlines provided
• To effectively report any Staff or Client concerns, grievances and complaints to Area Manager
• To ensure that all Care Staff have a supply of protective items (aprons and gloves) as required
• To be co-responsible along with the Area Manager for the review and maintenance of Client care folders on a monthly basis. Ensuring that all details are up-to-date and of a high standard
• Carry out Client risk assessments and report promptly to Area Manager
• To maintain confidentiality in accordance to the Company Handbook
• To comply with policies and procedures contained in Connected Health Policies and Procedures Manuals including the Connected Health Company Handbook
• To participate in emergency cover as required
• To participate in training and further development as required
• Any other duties applicable to the post as request by Management.