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Health Care Assistant

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    Ref: #JOB-2444670
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    RETREAT NURSING HOME, Retreat Heights, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 DK07
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    No of positions: 1
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    39 hours per week
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    32691.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 24 Apr 2026
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    Closing On: 22 May 2026

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Retreat Nursing Home Limited - Retreat Heights, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 DK07, Ireland 
Is seeking for 1 Health Care Assistant

Main Duties:  
 * Assisting patients with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and grooming while respecting dignity and promoting independence.  
 *  Taking and recording vital signs and observations and reporting any changes in the patient’s condition to the nurse in charge.  
 * Assisting with meals and fluids, and monitoring intake to ensure patients receive adequate nutrition and hydration.  
 * Following infection prevention procedures, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring safe disposal of waste.  
 * Accurately documenting care provided and sharing important patient information with the healthcare team during handovers. 

Qualification required: QQI Level 5 in Care of the Elderly or QQI Level 5 Home Care Assistant.  

Contract type: 24 Months 
39 hours per week/ Annual Salary €32,691.00 / €16.12 per hour
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  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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