Healthcare Assistant

Beechfield Care Group are 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 and Kildare. Our mission is to provide the highest 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 originally 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. A major refurbishment was completed in 2017, and it now provides 24-hour nursing care for 36 residents in single and double en-suite rooms.

For rest and relaxation, Woodlands House provides a range of day rooms, including dining rooms, lounges, a sunroom, 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 assists with the personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of residents, including looking after their physical, emotional, and cultural needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertake hygiene and personal care duties for residents.

• Safely handle and transfer residents within the nursing home.

• Deliver meals to residents and provide assistance with feeding where required.

• Return used trays and dishes to the kitchen, ensuring residents and their rooms are left neat and tidy.

• Make beds and change linen.

• Provide incontinence and toileting care to residents, including emptying commodes and replacing catheter bags.

• Assist trained nurses with the provision of psychological and social support as needed.

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

• Adhere at all times to hygiene, health, and safety regulations.

• Carry out any other duties as required.

Great Benefits on Offer

• Paid breaks.

• Meals provided on site.

• Paid training.

• Free parking.

• Flexible working hours.

• Education and Development – 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

• Experience in elder care.

• QQI Level 5 – Healthcare Support.