Health Care Assistant - Relief Hours Contract
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Beechfield Care Group is currently looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant to assume responsibility for the care of 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 supply the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home.
About Woodlands
Woodland's house was built in 1917 in the Georgian style and has run as a Nursing Home since the early 1980's. At Woodlands house, we believe in the privacy of our residents while catering for their specific needs, which underpins our core philosophy of caring for each resident as unique individuals.
About the Role:
The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of our residents. The HCA helps, supports, and directs personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of our residents, including looking after their physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Undertake hygiene and dress care functions for residents.
2. Safe manual handling and transfer of residents within the nursing home.
3. Delivery of food to and feeding of residents.
4. Return of used trays and dishes to the kitchen, leaving residents and their rooms neat and tidy.
5. Bed making and linen changes.
6. Provide incontinence and toilet care to residents, including emptying commodes and replacing catheter bags.
7. Assisting trained nurses with the provision of psychological and social support as needed.
8. Continuous vigilance towards dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts of residents.
9. Continuous adherence to hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
10. Any other duties as required.
Great benefits on offer:
1. Paid Breaks
2. Meals on site
3. Paid training
4. Free parking
5. Flexible working hours
6. Education & Development - Paid QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Modules
7. Summer & Christmas Parties
8. Access to Pension Scheme
9. Employee Assistance Programme
10. Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards
Desirable:
Elder care experience and QQI Level 5 - Healthcare Support.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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