Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - Full-Time

Mowlam Healthcare; Killarney; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QQI Training Support

Guaranteed hours contracts

Sunday Premium Rates

Double time on Bank Holidays

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbe

Supportive Team and Learning Work Env

Comprehensive induction and clinical培训

Referral bonus

Retail discounts

Job summary

Mowlam Healthcare in Killarney is recruiting a full-time Healthcare Assistant to join Killarney Nursing Home. You will work as part of a team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents under the Named Nurse concept.

You will support nursing staff, help residents with daily activities, promote mobility, assist with personal care and meals, and participate in social activities. The role requires compassionate communication, reliability, and a positive outlook.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Reliable and professional.
• Can work independently or part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook.
• Fluent level of English both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing staff in delivering person-centred care.
• Get to know residents’ interests and provide companionship.
• Promote mobility and assist to maintain/improve mobility.
• Assist residents with personal appearance and hygiene while maintaining dignity.
• Communicate with nurses regarding residents’ condition and daily life.
• Assist residents to eat and drink and ensure physical comfort.
• Participate in organising and carrying out social activities.
• Sustain high-level communication with residents’ families.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the home.
• Contribute to health and safety in the home.
• Any other duties as deemed by the Nurse in Charge.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reliable & professional

Independent or team work

Positive attitude

Fluent English

Job description

Mowlam Healthcare in Killarney is recruiting a full-time Healthcare Assistant to join Killarney Nursing Home. You will work as part of a team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents under the Named Nurse concept.

You will support nursing staff, help residents with daily activities, promote mobility, assist with personal care and meals, and participate in social activities. The role requires compassionate communication, reliability, and a positive outlook.