Health Care Assistant

Role overview

Beechfield Care Group is hiring a Health Care Assistant for Mount Hybla Private Nursing Home in White's Rd, Castleknock, Dublin D15 Y977. The role supports the day-to-day care of residents and plays an important part in maintaining a high standard of comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

Beechfield Care Group is an established nursing home provider with services across Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath, and Kildare. The organisation is guided by a resident-first approach and aims to deliver quality care of the highest standard.

Mount Hybla has a long history, with the original house and grounds dating back to around 1750. Overlooking Farmleigh Estate in Phoenix Park, the setting includes attractive recreational areas and activity spaces that contribute to a warm environment for residents. The team values genuine care, commitment, and pride in their work.

Role summary

The Health Care Assistant is a vital part of the multidisciplinary care team. In this position, you will help provide personal support that promotes residents' independence and overall wellbeing, while also being attentive to their physical, emotional, and cultural needs.

Key duties

• Support residents with washing, dressing, and general personal hygiene.
• Carry out safe moving and handling tasks when transferring residents within the nursing home.
• Serve meals and assist residents with feeding when needed.
• Collect used trays and dishes and return them to the kitchen, keeping resident areas clean and orderly.
• Make beds and change linens as required.
• Assist with toileting, continence care, commode emptying, and catheter bag replacement.
• Work alongside qualified nurses to provide emotional and social support where appropriate.
• Maintain constant awareness of residents' dignity, comfort, safety, and location.
• Follow hygiene, health, and safety procedures at all times.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Benefits

Employees can expect a supportive package that includes paid breaks, meals on site, paid training, free parking, flexible working hours, and paid QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support modules as part of education and development. The role also offers summer and Christmas parties, access to a pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, and long-service, recognition, and appreciation awards.

Preferred background

Experience in elder care is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification is also desirable.

Workplace details

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.