Beechfield Care Group are currently looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant to assume responsibility for the careof residents at Woodlands House Nursing Home, Dillons Land, Trim Road, Navan C15 V585We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission isto supply the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at theheart of the nursing home.About WoodlandsWoodland’s house was built in 1917 in the Georgian style and was used to serve the needs of the local Church ofIreland Clergy as a Rectory for the Canon. The building has run as a Nursing Home since the early 1980’s. AtWoodlands house we believe in the privacy of our residents while catering for their specific needs, this underpinsour core philosophy of caring for each resident as unique individuals.About the Role:The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care ofour resistant’s. The HCA helps, support and direct personal care required to maximise theindependence and wellbeing of our resistant’s including looking after their physical, emotional, andcultural needs.Role Responsibilities: Undertake hygiene and dress care functions for residents. Safe manual handling and transfer of residents within nursing home Delivery of food to and feeding of residents Return of used trays and dishes top kitchen, leaving residents and their rooms neat and tidy Bed making and linen changes. Provide incontinence and toilet care to residents, including emptying commodes and replacing catheterbags. Assisting trained nurses with provision of psychological and social support as needed Continuous vigilance towards dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts of residents Continuous adherence to hygiene, health, and safety regulations Any other duties as required.Great benefits on offer: 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 awardsDesirable: Elder care experience. QQI Level 5 - Healthcare Support
