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Healthcare Assistant

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    BEECH LODGE CARE FACILITY LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2456673
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    Ennis Road, Meelick, Clareview, Limerick, Co. Limerick, V94 D2T3
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    No of positions: 7
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    16.12 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 06 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 03 Aug 2026

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Employer: Ennis Road Care Facility
Location: Ennis Road, Meelick Clareview Co. Limerick, V94 D2T3

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our team. 

Our Health Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents of our facility.
Ennis Road Care Facility is a sister company of Beech Lodge Care Facility located in Bruree, Co. Limerick.

What will you need to do:
Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the needs of residents;
Getting to know residents’ interests and needs providing attention, support and companionship;
Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible;
Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs whilst always maintaining their dignity.;
Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort;
Participating, organizing and carrying out social activities;
Sustaining high level of communication between resident’s family and staff developing good relationships;
Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home;
Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home;
Care for each resident like they are your own family; and
Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.

What are the qualifications/skills needed?
FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (or equivalent) in all relevant modules;
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment; and
Fluent level of English both written and oral.

Job Type: Full Time
Pay: starts at €16.12 per hour or €32,691 minimum annual remuneration
Hours: 39 hours per week
Benefits: On-site parking
Schedule:
	12 hour shift
	Day shift
	Night shift
	Weekend availability

Experience:
	Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
	Level 5 in healthcare support (preferred)
	Driving Licence (preferred)
	QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred)
	QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)

Work Location: In person
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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