Care Assistant / Care Professional - Portadown, Gilford, Lurgan and surrounding areas

Job description

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care. Duties can include: Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework Accompanying to appointments or shopping Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent Help with medications The Role/Benefits: Competitive pay rates Minimum 1 hour calls – All Calls & Visits are 1 hour minimum Career development: our career progression pathway helps us develop talent from our work family. Training & career development - Award winning training, opportunities to obtain assured qualifications in Dementia, End of Life Care, and more. Other benefits: Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers and more! Complementary wellness program, with access to healthcare and counselling, financial well-being resources and programs for meditation, stress management and sleep. Community - opportunities to get involved in local events and fundraising for our Home Instead charities. We provide comprehensive, paid training to all our CAREGivers, however if you do have experience or training that you would like to put into practice, you will find helping seniors is a highly rewarding way to use your skills! What we provide: · Award winning training, with opportunities to achieve City & Guilds assured qualifications in Dementia and End of Life Care, NVQs and more. With no two clients the same, care visits provide the experience you need to need to advance your career or training. · A friendly and reputable company with a large community outreach, with opportunities to get involved in local events and fund raising for our Home Instead charities. · Competitive pay, with a variety of hours/ contracts to fit around your lifestyle and commitments. · Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers and more! · Complementary wellness program, with access to healthcare and counselling, financial well-being resources and programs for meditation, stress management and sleep. Contact us today: Looking to kick-start your career in care? Contact us at 028 4065 8545 to learn more about what Home Instead has to offer, or click here to start your application today. All suitable candidates are required to undergo an enhanced Access NI Check Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of care and companionship services which help our clients remain independent in their own home. Our Care Professionals benefit from award winning training and ongoing support throughout their Home Instead journey, with options for accredited training in Dementia, Parkinsons and End of Life care. We are committed to changing the face of ageing through delivering quality care to our clients and top-class education to our Care Professionals. We are currently recruiting Care Assistants/Care Professionals in the Newry, Rathfriland, Warrenpoint and surrounding areas. If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re a friendly and reputable company with a large community outreach.