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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