Health Care Assistant

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, Murragh, Oldtown, Co. Dublin, A45 KC97

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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-centred 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

• Professional