Health Care Assistant

Job title:

Health Care Assistant

Company

Beechfield Care Group

Job description

Beechfield care group- Beechwood Nursing HomeBeechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit a Catering Assistant/Catering to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Beechwood Nursing home, Leighlinbridge, Carlow, R93DD43We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based 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 BeechwoodBeech Wood Nursing Home is a purpose-built residential home situated in the picturesque village of Leighlinbridge pleasantly located on the banks of the river Barrow. Every resident is unique, and we respect and value everyone for who they are. This is our ethos. Happiness and independence are paramount at Beech Wood Nursing Home Our staff hold a genuine interest and passion in doing what they are doing, and this is essential in achieving and maintaining the high standard that we set for ourselves.About the Role:The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of our resistant’s. The HCA helps, support and direct personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of our resistant’s including looking after their physical, emotional, and cultural needs.Role Responsibilities:Ø Undertake hygiene and dress care functions for residents.Ø Safe manual handling and transfer of residents within nursing homeØ Delivery of food to and feeding of residentsØ Return of used trays and dishes top kitchen, leaving residents and their rooms neat and tidyØ Bed making and linen changes.Ø Provide incontinence and toilet care to residents, including emptying commodes and replacing catheter bags.Ø Assisting trained nurses with provision of psychological and social support as neededØ Continuous vigilance towards dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts of residentsØ Continuous adherence to hygiene, health, and safety regulationsØ Any other duties as required.Great benefits on offer:Ø Paid BreaksØ Meals on siteØ Paid trainingØ Free parkingØ Flexible working hoursØ Education & Development – Paid QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support ModulesØ Summer & Christmas PartiesØ Access to Pension SchemeØ Employee Assistance ProgrammeØ Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awardsDesirable:Ø Elder care experience.Ø QQI Level 5 – Healthcare Support

Expected salary

Location

Co Carlow

Job date

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 22:33:25 GMT

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