Health Care Assistant

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team in Bramleigh Lodge Nursing Home Cahir. This position is for a Specific Purpose Contract for one\-to\-one care for a Resident on a 24\-hour basis.

Hours of Work Weekly: 24 – 48 hours

Working hours (shift pattern): 8pm\-8am, 8am\-8pm. The successful candidate will provide high\-quality, person\-centred care to residents, supporting their physical, emotional, and social needs while maintaining dignity, privacy, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of person\-centred care appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of the Resident.


• Support and assist the Resident to fulfil their activities of daily living while ensuring that they are encouraged to be as independent as possible.


• Promote, encourage and practice the ethos of person\-centred care.


• Assist the Resident to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance, to include cleanliness and personal grooming and dressing.


• Maintain accurate records as deemed necessary and for accountability purposes


• Assist residents with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)


• Support mobility and safe transfers using appropriate equipment


• Assist with feeding and hydration where required


• Support residents with activities of daily living


• Maintain accurate care records in line with HIQA standards


• Promote a safe, clean, and comfortable environment


• Work collaboratively with nurses and multidisciplinary team members


• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies


• Respect confidentiality and safeguarding policies at all times

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (or working towards completion)


• Previous experience in a healthcare or nursing home setting desirable


• Good level of written and spoken English


• Eligibility to work in Ireland


• Up\-to\-date training (Patient Moving \& Handling, Infection Control, Safeguarding – desirable)

• Compassionate and caring nature


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Reliable, flexible, and professional

Pay: €14\.80\-€15\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On\-site parking


• Sick pay

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