Health Care Assistant - Relief Hours Contract
Beechfield Care Group is recruiting a Health Care Assistant to care for residents at Woodlands House Nursing Home, Dillons Land, Trim Road, Navan, C15 V585. We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to provide the best standard of quality care to our residents, with the resident at the heart of our care philosophy.
About Woodlands
Woodland’s House was built in 1917 in the Georgian style and has operated as a Nursing Home since the early 1980s. We believe in the privacy of our residents while catering for their specific needs, underpinning our philosophy of caring for each resident as a unique individual.
About the Role
The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of residents. The HCA provides support and assistance with personal care to maximise independence and wellbeing, addressing physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
Role Responsibilities
* Undertake hygiene and dress care functions for residents
* Safe manual handling and transfer of residents within the nursing home
* Delivery of food to and feeding of residents
* Return of used trays and dishes to the kitchen, leaving residents and their rooms neat and tidy
* Bed making and linen changes
* Provide incontinence and toilet care to residents, including emptying commodes and replacing catheter bags
* Assist trained nurses with provision of psychological and social support as needed
* Maintain continual vigilance towards dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts of residents
* Adhere to hygiene, health, and safety regulations
* Any other duties as required
Benefits
* Paid breaks
* Meals on site
* Paid training
* Free parking
* Flexible working hours
* Education & Development - Paid QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Modules
* Summer & Christmas parties
* Access to Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Long service and recognition awards
Desirable Qualifications
* Elder care experience
* QQI Level 5 - Healthcare Support
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Relief Hours Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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