Beechfield Care Group is currently seeking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to provide high-quality care to residents at Bethany House Nursing Home in Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath.
We are a long-established nursing home group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath, and Kildare. Our mission is to deliver the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy prioritizes the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home.
The successful candidate will enjoy great benefits, including:
* 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, Employee recognition, and appreciation awards
The role involves:
* Undertaking hygiene and dress care functions for residents
* Safe manual handling and transfer of residents within the nursing home
* Deliery of food to and feeding of residents
* Returning used trays and dishes to the kitchen, leaving residents' and their rooms neat and tidy
* Bed making and linen changes
* Providing incontinence and toilet care to residents, including emptying commodes and replacing catheter bags
* Assisting trained nurses with provision of psychological and social support as needed
* Continuous vigilance towards dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts of residents
* Continuous adherence to hygiene, health, and safety regulations
* Any other duties as required
Desirable qualifications include:
* Elder care experience
* QQI Level 5 - Healthcare Support