Domiciliary Care Assistant

For over 10 years, Hutchinson at Home has been successfully providing compassionate care in our local community. As a local, family-run company, we have gained an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding care, designed to enhance your quality of life while ensuring your safety and wellbeing.

We are passionate about our values: caring, integrity, diversity and inclusion, safety and wellbeing, and community partnerships. Our focus is always on delivering exceptional care to the elderly within the community in which we live.

We are a diverse team of compassionate and skilled carers who strive to build trust and provide care tailored to meet your unique needs and promote your wellbeing all in the comfort of your own home.

Our services extend beyond traditional care, encompassing not only physical assistance but also emotional support and companionship. We understand that a sense of belonging and connection is essential for overall well-being, and our caregivers are not just trained professionals but also friendly faces you can rely on.

This role will be based in the Antrim Area.

About The Role

Job Purpose

• To enable and /or assist individuals to remain in the community, to be supported and maintained safely in their own homes and thereby enhance the quality of life.
• Encouraging your service user’s individuality and independence.
• Helping your service user to maintain relationships with neighbours, the neighbourhood and familiar activities and surrounding, providing social contact, especially for service user’s who live alone.
• Assisting other care workers and professionals to provide care for your service user.
• Being the face of Hutchinson at Home and acting as our representative.

Principle responsibilities:

• To visit nominated Service Users, at times directed by the management.
• To be particularly vigilant for signs of distress or anxiety in Service Users; and deterioration in physical and/or mental health, or safety of the environment, and to report these as a matter of urgency to the office or oncall if outside of hours.
• Office 02894 548 512 ext 6001/6002
• Oncall 07928748227
• To carry out tasks in a way that demonstrates respect for the privacy, dignity and values of all users, irrespective of severity or disability or personal circumstances.
• To summon appropriate assistance in an emergency. All actions should sustain, support and enhance the independence of the Service User’s as specified in their care plan.

Personal Care:(only where it is specified on the care plan and subject to appropriate review.

• Assist Service user’s in/out of bed, chairs, etc, using agreed procedures. Assist Service users in turning to relieve pressure areas.
• Assist Service User’s in (un )dressing, care of aids and personal equipment ( hearing aids, glasses, dentures, prosthesis etc.)
• Assist Service Users in all aspects of personal hygiene i.e. washing, shaving, showering etc.
• Assist Service Users in feeding.
• Assist Service Users to access toilet facilities, empting commodes and disposal of incontinence materials, using agreed health and safety / infection control procedures.
• Providing a day sitting service to Service User’s.
• Managing medication, when this is approved and according to directions in the care plan.
• Encourage Service user’s to maximise their own abilities and skills.

Domestic:

• Where directed, maintain cleanliness of service user’s home , to meet with health and safety requirements.
• Tidy up rooms, make up beds and wash dishes.
• Operate other sources of heating /warmth. Where appropriate home facilities are available, launder and dry clothes/bed linen.
• Undertake essential shopping if requested. Always provide a signed receipt.
• Where directed prepare or reheat meals provided and /or demonstrate to Service User.

Social:

• Actively encourage Service User’s according to their capabilities, to participate in all aspects of daily living activities.
• Develop and maintain personal contact with the Service User through talking and listening.
• Provide support as part of a caring team, liaising with informal carers, other agencies or professionals as necessary.

Collaboration with Other agencies:

• Assist the management to maintain good relationships with other personnel involved in the care of the Service User, i.e. Community nurses, social workers. G.Ps, etc as part of the caring team.

General Duties:

• As required maintain accurate, legible, factual records and submit the booklets on a monthly basis. Report and record any changes to the service user on flock to keep management and other careers updated.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. A confidentiality agreement must be signed by all staff.
• Be familiar with and have a good understanding of Hutchinson at Home policies and procedures. Policy files are in office and signing sheet to confirm you have read and understood these.
• Advise service users of the complaints procedures (where appropriate) The procedure is in the service user’s folder.
• Participate in all training courses, including if offered the opportunity to complete NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Comply with the legal requirements contained in RQIA Domiciliary Care Standards, Health and Safety at work etc.
• Participate in meetings as appropriate and attend regular supervision sessions.
• Any other duties that reasonably fall within the scope of the post.
• Care workers should not bring children or anyone else with them when they are providing services to the service user.

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

Required Criteria

• Compassionate and caring disposition
• At least six months experience working with patients within a Care Home Setting
• Full Clean Driving Licence (must have a manual driving lisence)
• Excellent interpersonal Skills Ability to work under pressure

Desired 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

About The Company

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Company Culture

Hutchinson Care Homes fosters a culture of compassion, integrity, and respect. We prioritise the well-being of both our residents and staff, creating a supportive environment built on teamwork and open communication. Our team members are dedicated professionals who embody our core values, providing not just care but a genuine sense of companionship and family. As a Gold Accredited Investors in People Employer, we truly believe in continuous learning and development and empowering our staff to deliver the highest standard of care. This commitment to a positive and nurturing culture ensures a safe, happy, and fulfilling workplace for our team and a loving home for our residents.

Company Benefits

Hutchinson Care Homes offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their professional development, health, and financial well-being. This includes extremely competitive pay, a company pension scheme, and a health cover plan*.

To support career growth, the company provides paid training and access to NVQ opportunities. Employees also receive practical benefits like a free uniform and free parking. As an employer with Investors in People Gold Accreditation, Hutchinson Care Homes is committed to rewarding its staff and creating a positive work environment.

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, A diversity program, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Wellbeing Scheme

Salary

£12.82 - £13.00 per hour