Compassionate Health Care Assistant - Flexible Hours

Beechfield Care Group; Navan; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Meals on site

Paid training

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Education & Development - QQI Level 5

Summer & Christmas Parties

Access to Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service, Employee recognition and

appreciation awards

Job summary

Beechfield Care Group is recruiting a Health Care Assistant to support residents at Woodlands House Nursing Home in Navan. The role involves personal care, feeding assistance and helping with daily living tasks within a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will contribute to residents' dignity, comfort and wellbeing, while adhering to hygiene and safety standards. QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support is preferred and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in elder care is desirable.
• QQI Level 5 - Healthcare Support is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to support residents with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Undertake personal care functions for residents including hygiene and dressing.
• Safe manual handling and transfer of residents.
• Assist with feeding and mealtimes.
• Maintain clean and tidy resident rooms and kitchens, including bed making and linen changes.
• Provide continence and toilet care as required.
• Support nurses with psychological and social care.

Skills

Elder care experience

Education

QQI Level 5 - Healthcare Support

Job description

Beechfield Care Group is recruiting a Health Care Assistant to support residents at Woodlands House Nursing Home in Navan. The role involves personal care, feeding assistance and helping with daily living tasks within a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will contribute to residents' dignity, comfort and wellbeing, while adhering to hygiene and safety standards. QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support is preferred and training is provided.