Healthcare Assistants

Beechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to assume responsibility for the care of residents and at following locations

Locations :

Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill, Dublin 18.

Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath.

Woodlands House Nursing Home, Trim Rd, Dillonsland,

Glengara Park Nursing Home, Lower Glenageary Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 H242

Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Farmleigh Woods, Dublin 15

St. Gabriel's Nursing Home, Glenayle Road, Raheny, Dublin

Beechpark Nursing Home, Dunmurry East, Dunmurry West, Co. Kildare

Beechwood Nursing Home in Rathvindon, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow

Pay Rate : € 30,000.00 per annum

Additional : Competitive Premium Rates for weekend and night shifts, Overtime Premium Payments

Contract : Permanent

Working hours : Full- Time, 39 Hours per week

Great benefits on offer :

General Work Permit Sponsorship;

Free Meals on site;

Paid training & Education;

Free parking;

Summer & Christmas Parties;

Access to Pension Scheme;

Employee Assistance Program;

Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards.

Role 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 of used trays and dishes top 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;

Assisting 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.

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.