Care Assistant

Company: Hutchinson Care
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Location: Antrim
Job Description:

Job Description

Purpose:

To provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for our residents, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are maintained at all times while working in line with Hutchinson Care Homes’ policies and procedures.

Main Duties:

  • Assisting residents with personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating

  • Provide company to the Residents.

  • Provide information to family member regarding care plans in a professional manner

  • Follow all infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures.

  • Report accidents, incidents, or concerns immediately to management.

  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.

  • Be flexible to work across different care homes within the group when required.

  • Ensuring the needs and wishes of the residents are met

  • Administer medication under supervision

  • Working with other health care professionals to provide a high stand of care

  • Attend all necessary training when instructed

  • Participate in any other duties detailed by management that may be considered relevant

  • Report and record any breaks or damages to your Manager/or Deputy Manager

  • Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

  • To attend staff meetings as and when required

  • Always maintain confidentiality

  • You may be required to work in other homes in the business at short notice to assist with staffing levels

Administration Duties:

  • Keep Residents Care records up to date and inform the staff nurse, Home Manager/Deputy Manager of any changes

  • Keep accurate, timely, and legible records of residents’ care and medical needs

  • Involvement with resident Care plans and keeping records up to date, accurate, meticulous and legible

  • Report any changes in residents’ health, wellbeing, or behaviour to the Nurse/Manager promptly

  • Record and report any damages or maintenance issues.

General & Personal Development:

  • Ability to work effectively within a team

  • Organised and trustworthy

  • Pride in your work

  • Physically fit to carry out cleaning duties

  • Ability to take instruction

  • Punctual and Reliable

  • Clean and Tidy appearance

  • Flexible approach to work including change of working patterns to suit the Care Home

Teamwork & Professionalism:

  • Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues as required.

  • Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and supervisions.

  • Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

  • Promote Hutchinson Care Homes’ values in all aspects of work.

About The Role

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

  • Compassionate and caring disposition

  • Excellent observation skills and initiative

  • At least 1 year experience working in healthcare

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to residents’ needs.

  • Team player with a reliable and professional approach

  • Punctual, well-presented, and trustworthy

  • Physically fit to meet the demands of the role

Desirable Criteria:

  • Enthusiastic and Professional

  • Demonstrate a positive attitude when carrying out your duties and be willing to put in an extra effort if an unexpected situation arrives

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).

  • Knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practices

  • Previous experience assisting with medication

  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

The Package:

  • Competitive rate of pay

  • Training package from start date

  • Onsite Training

  • Private health insurance after 3 years

  • Pension

  • Free Parking

  • Free uniform

  • Support during studies and progression in career opportunities

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026