Job Description

Beaumont Health Care

is the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland. We take pride in providing the highest levels of care to our residents.


As a

CHAP

, your experience will definitely be put to good use as a valued member of the care team delivering support and care to our residents. To apply you must have experience as a care assistant;

Main purpose of the role

On a daily basis, assist the nurse(s) in meeting resident's physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual needs and deliver excellent standards of care which promote privacy and dignity, whilst enhancing independence, rehabilitation and personal choice.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. To provide special experiences to residents, which promote choice and independence that make a positive difference to their daily lives.


2. Achieve the highest possible standards of care in all daily living activities to enhance the resident experience by ensuring individual needs are met in accordance with company policy and individual care plans, including but not limited to assisting with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing and continence management


3. Ensured planned care is delivered and evaluated in collaboration with residents, their family and internal and external stakeholders.


4. Undertake clinical tasks to include: physical observations, urinalysis, skin inspection, aseptic technique including simple wound dressings, blood glucose monitoring and PEG Care and administration of feed


5. Supports the nurse(s) in the supervision of staff to ensure that shifts run smoothly and documentation is completed accurately.


6. Assist the nurse(s) in the completion of colleague supervisions.


7. Assisting the nurse(s) with nutritional reviews, social work reviews and assessment of new residents.


8. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of residents


9. Undertake designated aspects of medicine management in line with legal and company policy


10. Undertakes appropriate activities to contribute to the development of self and other staff using for example, coaching and mentoring techniques


11. Accurately record and communicate to senior care colleagues, key observations and findings whilst respecting resident confidentiality. Act as a Key Worker to designated residents; obtaining a sound knowledge of the Resident's life history, routines, personality and physical health.


12. Accompany residents to hospital and other professional visits as required.


13. Assists in keeping the care environment clean, tidy and hazard free.


14. Report changes or concerns immediately to senior colleagues and complete relevant appropriate documentation


15. Support and promote social activities, encouraging resident participation and inclusion as appropriate

About The Role

As a

CHAP

you will be supporting the care team in delivering quality personal care to each of our residents.

General Responsibilities

+ To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others whilst at work, including colleagues, residents and visitors to the Home and for alerting the officers responsible to any hazards or potential risks to health and safety.
+ To be fully conversant with the Beaumont policies relating to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing.
+ To ensure compliance with the Beaumont Information Governance Policy, maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality around issues that may be personal or commercially sensitive.
+ Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships both with colleagues, residents, visitors and other health professionals and agencies.
+ To act as an ambassador for the Beaumont company Vision and Values.
+ To promote equality and diversity at all times and across all work activities.
+ To adhere to Beaumont policies and procedures.
+ Attend mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required
+ To undertake any other duties and accountabilities which would be lawful, reasonable and appropriate to the role.

Required Criteria

Registered on the NISCC Live Register Experience in Care of the elderly is essential Must have experience as a care assistant Possess an NVQ 2 Health and Social Care Have a medical dispensing qualification

Skills Needed

About The Company

Beaumont Care Homes have residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland; in Belfast, Bangor, Ballymena, Comber, Donaghadee, Dunmurray, Jordanstown, Hillsborough, Holywood, Lisburn, and Newtownabbey - So there's always a Beaumont Care Home nearby.


We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment for all our residents, where care, well-being and comfort are of prime importance and where our staff feel is the best place to work in the care sector.


The atmosphere in all our homes is welcoming and inviting whilst our healthcare staff are professional and ready to care, delivering a home-from-home feeling that helps the transition from home or hospital easier and less stressful.


Beaumont Care Home's staff undergo regular training to guarantee they provide the best one-to-one and person-centred care possible. All our staff are encouraged to develop their skills and continue on a career pathway.


As a company, we believe in healthy, homemade food, and our trained chefs prepare tasty, exciting, and appealing meals to various tastes, regardless of appetite or culture.

Company Culture

Beaumont Care Homes offer varied activities, from trips out and summer fetes to indoor activities including arts and crafts, pamper sessions and visiting entertainment.


As well as visiting dog therapists and other animals, intergenerational activities are encouraged involving local nurseries and schools.


Our team of healthcare professionals and the safe, comfortable accommodation at Beaumont Care Homes Support people living with dementia, whilst also providing nursing care along with other specialist care services.


We can also offer respite care in our homes.


We want people to join Beaumont Care who wish to work with older and vulnerable people. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is caring and has a can-do attitude. Is that person you?


Our senior managers have often begun their working life as carers, which we recognise are essential to our service, and then climbed the career ladder to become Home and Regional Managers.

Company Benefits

We provide professional training, personal development and promotion paths to support and progress you. Working at our residents' home will be stimulating and rewarding, as we maintain high care standards.


Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

15.28 per hour