Senior Care Assistant - Residential

The Home Join the Warm and Welcoming Team at Rosemary Lodge Care Home Located just a short 10-minute walk from Antrim town centre, Rosemary Lodge Care Home offers a friendly, supportive environment for up to 42 residents. We provide care across a range of categories including Residential Care, Dementia, Learning Disability (Over 65), Physical Disability (Over 65), and Mental Health (excluding Learning Disability or Dementia) Over 65. Our team is known for being approachable, compassionate, and always ready to help — whether it’s supporting daily needs, sharing in meaningful activities, or simply enjoying a friendly chat and a cup of tea. At Rosemary Lodge, we’re committed to making every resident feel safe, valued, and truly at home. If you’re passionate about person-centred care and want to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. The Role Sponsorship is not available with this role. The Senior Care Assistant role in our Homes is part of dedicated team who are essential to the daily operations of the Home. In our Residential Homes and units, this is a leadership role, working closely with the care team to lead on shifts and manage medication. Senior Care Assistants provide high quality care and support to our residents in a warm and safe environment. Senior Care Assistants play a crucial role in the delivery of care, working with the care team, the role of a Senior Care Assistant is to provide leadership, guidance and hands-on assistance to ensure the residents receive personalised care that meets their individual needs and preferences. Our Senior Care Assistants also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of our residents.

Main Responsibilities Provide direct care and support to residents with activities of daily living, including personal care and mobility in accordance with individual care plans and resident preferences. Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.

Monitors and allocates the work for care assistants. Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries. Responsibility for the administration and management of medication, medication audits and storage in line with regulatory requirements.

Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

Benefits

Paid annual leave The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company Continuous professional development and training Values-led culture Overtime available at an enhanced rate Opportunities for progression Pension plan (if applicable) Attractive hourly rate Access NI NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period Uniforms and PPE supplied Monthly incentives and recognition awards Free parking We cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.