Healthcare Assistant

Beechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Healthcare Assistant to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath.

Candidates should have legal eligibility to be employed in Ireland / EU. We are not in the position to sponsor work permits for this vacancy.

We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to provide the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home.

About Bethany House Nursing Home

Bethany House Nursing Home is a purpose-built residential home situated in the picturesque village of Tyrellspass just 1km from the M6 and pleasantly located in the heart of the midlands in the Lake County of Westmeath. The nursing home is adjacent to Tyrellspass Castle and is within walking distance of the local Church, Browne’s on The Green hotel, and other local amenities. Bethany House is set within large garden spaces with two enclosed garden courtyards for residents to enjoy.

But what really makes us special is our homely country atmosphere brought to life by our residents, families, staff, and our pets — which include Ned the donkey, Fred the pony, and our many poultry. We really have the most amazing people living and working here, that are truly dedicated to their work.

About the Role

The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of our resistant’s. The HCA helps, support and direct personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of our resistant’s including looking after their physical, emotional, and cultural needs.

Role Responsibilities

• 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

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