Healthcare Assistant

Beechfield Care Group are currently looking to recruit 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 and 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 House

Woodlands House was built in 1917 in the Georgian style and was used to serve the needs of the local Church of Ireland clergy as a rectory for the Canon. The building has operated as a Nursing Home since the early 1980s and a major refurbishment was completed in 2017. It now provides 24 hour nursing care for 36 residents in single and double ensuite rooms.

For rest and relaxation, Woodlands House provides a range of day rooms including dining rooms, lounges, a sun room, and a general activities room available for residents and their relatives to celebrate special events. An internal secure and sunny courtyard provides a pleasant outdoor sitting area.

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

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 continuous vigilance towards dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts of residents.

Ensure continuous adherence to hygiene, health, and safety regulations.

Carry out any other duties as required.

Great benefits on offer

Paid breaks

Meals on site

Paid training

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Education and development with paid QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support modules

Summer and Christmas parties

Access to pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards

Desirable

Elder care experience

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support