Community Care Worker – Newtownbutler

Care Plus require caring individuals to cover rotas in the Newtownbutler area of Fermanagh. This is a full time all day position on a block 3/4 rota which is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday on Week 1 and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on Week 2 repeating. To provide care for elderly, disabled and convalescent clients to enable them to remain in their own homes maintaining an independent lifestyle. Also to provide support for families, provide childcare and transport for children. Excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get into a career in Health and Social Care.

Sample of most common duties. Full job description given upon application.

• Helping clients in and out of bed (using hoist if required) washing, dressing and toileting.
• Bathing/showering client, Personal Care
• Meal Preparation
• Bed making, laundry duties, shopping.
• Assisting with regular exercise (walks) where appropriate
• Record information on service plan sheets
• To provide cover for other carers who are off sick or on annual leave
• This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to do other tasks relevant to the job.

Essential Criteria:

• Have the ability to take on a range of personal tasks in accordance with each clients Care Plan
• Have the ability to work as a team member
• Have use of a mobile-phone
• Have use of or access to a car
• Have good communication skills
• Be willing to undertake mandatory training as required e.g. (First Aid – Manual Handling – Food Hygiene etc.)
• A friendly caring attitude
• The ability to be flexible
• Good organisational skills
• Good observational skills
• General good health
• Please be aware that enhanced disclosure checks with Access NI are required

Desirable Criteria:

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in caring desirable but not essential as training will be given
• Experience of working in the Caring field either in formal/community setting
• A geographical knowledge of the area

COVID-19 considerations:

Full PPE provided

Licence/Certification:

Drivers license (required)