Permanent Care Assistant

Job description

MPA is currently seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join a well-established, family-run care centre. This role is Permanent Full time. In this role, you will help maintain the highest standards of care while promoting residents' dignity, independence, and overall wellbeing. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills who are committed, compassionate, and motivated to make a positive difference in residents' lives.Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care that respects dignity, privacy, and wellbeingAct as a key worker for assigned patients, assisting new residents to settle into the homeSupport patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and maintaining a presentable appearanceAssist with meals, snacks, and drinks, monitoring intake and reporting any concernsObserve, record, and report any changes in patients' condition to the Nurse-in-ChargeSafeguard vulnerable adults and report any concerns, accidents, or incidents promptlyEnsure personal aids (dentures, hearing aids, spectacles, etc.) are clean, fitted, and in working orderParticipate in rehabilitation and social activities to promote patient engagement and wellbeingMaintain tidy, safe, and welcoming bedrooms and communal areasRespond promptly to nurse call alerts and support daily operations of the homeFollow infection control, waste management, laundry, fire safety, and health & safety proceduresMaintain confidentiality and comply with data protection policies, including responsible use of social mediaAchieve and maintain NISCC registration and participate in mandatory training, including Food HygieneComplete accurate records, including food, fluid, and daily monitoring chartsDemonstrate a positive, flexible, and team-focused approach to supporting residents and colleaguesAttend staff meetings and provide support to senior staff during incidents or as requiredPerform additional duties within the scope of the role as requested by managementEssential Criteria Experience of caring for people.Good oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with patients/residents, colleagues at all levels of seniority and families/visitors.Good interpersonal skills. Ability to empathise, maintain professionalism, display patience and politeness within a sometimes-pressurised environment.A conscientious and flexible working style.Confidence to deal with difficult situations and to know when appropriate to seek guidance from senior staff.Drive and enthusiasm with a desire to update knowledge and skill set as required.Good team working skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision.Availability for shift work that may include days/nights, weekends and public holidays.An ability to undertake light manual labour.Desirable Criteria Experience of caring for older people in a nursing home or other formal setting.NVQ (Level 2 or 3) in Health and Social Care. Please indicate both the level of study and whether part or fully qualified.Training in mental health disorder and/or dementia care.An understanding of the concerns and issues regarding the care of those with dementia or mental health disorder.Caring and compassion for those with mental health disorder or dementia and their representatives and families.An understanding of the issues regarding the Protection of Vulnerable Adults.Working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Londonderry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English