Compassionate Care Assistant for Elderly Residents

STOREY BROE NURSING SERVICE LIMITED; Tallagh; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

STOREY BROE NURSING SERVICE LIMITED is seeking caregivers to support residents in multiple locations in Ireland. The role focuses on helping with daily living activities, delivering high-quality person-centred care, and maintaining a respectful, dignified environment for residents at Sonas Nursing Home and related facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 healthcare award, with modules in elder care, infection control, nutrition, and palliative support; current certificates in

Qualifications

• Must have started or completed FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Healthcare or related field, or equivalent.
• Modules in Care of the Older Person, Infection Prevention & Control, Nutrition, and Palliative Care Support are desirable.
• Current and valid Infection Control, Manual Handling, and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults certificates (training can be provided if required).

Responsibilities

• Support residents in fulfiling activities of daily living, enabling independence.
• Deliver a high standard of person-centred care reflecting privacy, dignity and respect.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on respect and equality.
• Promote and practice the ethos of person-centred care.
• Participate in organising and carrying out social outings and in-house activities.
• Maintain residents’ dining rooms, living areas and bedrooms in a neat, presentable, hygienic state.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient-centered

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

STOREY BROE NURSING SERVICE LIMITED is seeking caregivers to support residents in multiple locations in Ireland. The role focuses on helping with daily living activities, delivering high-quality person-centred care, and maintaining a respectful, dignified environment for residents at Sonas Nursing Home and related facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 healthcare award, with modules in elder care, infection control, nutrition, and palliative support; current certificates in