About this role
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. Apply now to join our dedicated nursing and care team at Beechtree.