Health Care Assistant

BEECH TREE HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beechtree Nursing Home in Dublin is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our nursing team and support residents with daily activities, promoting their dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing.

You will work closely with nursing staff to assist with mobility, personal care and nutrition, maintain a clean, safe environment, and follow infection control policies while developing respectful relationships with residents.

Qualifications

• Experience working in care of older people.
• Kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to providing person-centered care.
• FETAC Level 5 / QQI Level 5 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (mobility, hygiene, nutrition).
• Support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, resident-focused care.
• Maintain residents' privacy, dignity and independence.
• Report concerns and hazards to nurse in charge.
• Keep accurate care records and follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate nature

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Person-centered care

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

BEECHTREE NURSING HOME, Murragh, Oldtown, Co. Dublin, A45 KC97

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Care Assistant Reports to: Health Care Manager Location: Beechtree About the Role We are looking for compassionate, caring and dedicated Care Assistants to join our nursing team and support our residents in receiving a high standard of person-centered care. The successful candidate will work closely with nursing staff to support residents with their daily needs while promoting their dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Assist residents with activities of daily living, including: Mobility Toileting and continence Personal hygiene and grooming Nutrition and hydration Pressure area care Social and recreational activities Support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, resident-focused care. Maintain residents' privacy, dignity and independence at all times. Develop respectful and positive relationships with residents. Report any concerns regarding residents to the nurse in charge. Report hazards, faulty equipment or maintenance issues appropriately. Help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Follow Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures. Maintain accurate records relating to resident care. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Read and follow Beechtree policies and procedures. Participate in training, education and in-service development. Keep up to date with current care practices. Work effectively with nursing, catering, administrative, maintenance and pastoral care teams.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have: Some experience working in the care of older people. A kind, caring and compassionate nature. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A strong commitment to providing person-centered care. FETAC Level 5 / QQI Level 5 or equivalent What We Are Looking For If you are compassionate, reliable and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of older people, we would love to hear from you.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required