Healthcare Assistant, Tyrrellspass

BETHANY NURSING HOME, Bethany House, Main, Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath, N91 P5P6

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Job Description Beechfield Care Group is currently seeking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to assume responsibility for the care of residents and mentorship of Healthcare Assistant colleagues at the following location: Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath.

Pay rate:€ 32691.00 per annum

Additional: 10% Premium Saturday, 20% Premium Sunday, Overtime Premium Payments

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Full‑Time, 39 hours per week

Great benefits:

Free meals on site

Paid training and education

Free parking

Summer and Christmas parties

Access to pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Long‑service employee recognition and appreciation awards

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead, train and mentor new Healthcare Assistants

Work closely with nurse managers and staff nurses to maintain the highest standards of care

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 used trays and dishes to 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 catheter bags

Assist 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

Role Requirements

Relevant Healthcare Degree or Qualification: Nursing, Allied Health, Medical, or equivalent

Mentoring, Training, Supervisory experience in healthcare setting

QQI Level 5 Award in Healthcare

Minimum 2 years care experience

Track record as high‑performing healthcare assistant

Excellent communication and personal care skills

Knowledge of Healthcare Standards; HIQA, Infection Prevention, etc.

Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

Not Required

Candidate Requirements Essential

Minimum experienced required (years): 0

Minimum qualification: No qualification OR FETAC 5 or equivalent

Desirable

Ability skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills

Competency skills: Flexibility, Initiative

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