Healthcare Assistants

Beechfield Care Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,421 - 35,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

General Work Permit Sponsorship

Free Meals on site

Paid training & education

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Long service and recognition awards

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dublin is looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to provide care to residents across multiple nursing homes. Candidates should have relevant healthcare qualifications, mentoring experience, and at least two years of care experience. The role includes leading new staff, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring the highest standards of care. Competitive compensation, including premium rates for weekend shifts, is offered along with significant benefits such as paid training and support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of care experience required.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience in a healthcare setting is a plus.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards and infection prevention is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and mentor new Healthcare Assistants.
• Maintain hygiene and care for residents.
• Assist with feeding and daily living activities.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Personal care skills

Mentoring and training

Education

Relevant Healthcare Degree or Qualification

QQI Level 5 Award in Healthcare

Job description

Beechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to assume responsibility for the care of residents at the 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: €32691 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 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
• 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.