Health Care Assistant - Beechfield Manor

Beechfield Care Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential personal care to residents, promoting their independence and well-being while addressing their physical, emotional, and cultural needs. The ideal candidate will have a background in elder care and a QQI Level 5 qualification. This position offers a supportive environment, with benefits including paid training, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development. Join a team that values respect and dignity for every individual, making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Meals on site

Paid training

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Access to pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in elder care and personal care assistance.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and promote residents' independence.
• Ensure safe manual handling and deliver food to residents.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the nursing home.

Skills

Elder care experience

Personal care assistance

Hygiene and safety regulations

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification

Job description

Beechfield Care Group

are currently seeking to recruit a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Beechfield Manor, Shanganagh Rd, Shankill, Dublin D18 P389.

We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to provide 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 Beechfield Manor

Our home is yours, set within large period garden spaces, providing unrivalled facilities close to Dublin's coastline. What truly makes us special is our residents, families, and staff. Every resident is unique, and we respect and value each individual. This is our ethos. We are proud of the dedicated people living and working here.

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 supports and assists with personal care to promote residents' independence and wellbeing, including addressing their physical, emotional, and cultural needs.

Role Responsibilities

1. Undertake hygiene and dress care functions for residents.
2. Ensure safe manual handling and transfer of residents within the nursing home.
3. Deliver food and assist with feeding residents.
4. Return used trays and dishes to the kitchen, ensuring residents and their rooms are tidy.
5. Make beds and change linens.
6. Provide incontinence and toilet care, including emptying commodes and replacing catheter bags.
7. Assist trained nurses with psychological and social support as needed.
8. Maintain vigilance towards residents' dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts.
9. Adhere to hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
10. Any other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid breaks
• Meals on site
• Paid training
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours
• Education & Development: Paid QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Modules
• Summer & Christmas parties
• Access to pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service, employee recognition, and appreciation awards

Desirable Qualifications

• Elder care experience
• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification