Compassionate Care Assistant for Elderly Residents

Company Details Confidential; Oldtown; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beechtree Nursing Home in Oldtown, Co. Dublin, is seeking a caring Care Assistant to join our nursing team. You will support residents with daily living activities, promote dignity and wellbeing, and work closely with nursing staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

We value compassion, reliability and excellent communication. Experience in elder care and QQI Level 5 are desirable, with training provided to maintain high standards of care and infection prevention.

Qualifications

• Some experience working in the care of older people.
• Kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• FETAC Level 5 / QQI Level 5 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including mobility, toileting and continence, personal hygiene and grooming, nutrition and hydration, and pressure area care.
• Support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, resident-focused care.
• Maintain residents' privacy, dignity and independence at all times.
• Follow Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records relating to resident care.
• Work effectively with nursing, catering, administrative, maintenance and pastoral care teams.

Skills

Experience in elder care

Compassionate nature

Communication skills

Person-centered care

QQI Level 5 / FETAC Level 5

Education

FETAC Level 5 / QQI Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Beechtree Nursing Home in Oldtown, Co. Dublin, is seeking a caring Care Assistant to join our nursing team. You will support residents with daily living activities, promote dignity and wellbeing, and work closely with nursing staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

We value compassion, reliability and excellent communication. Experience in elder care and QQI Level 5 are desirable, with training provided to maintain high standards of care and infection prevention.