Compassionate Healthcare Assistant: Resident Care & Dignity

SONAS NURSING HOMES MANAGEMENT CO LIMITED; Tralee; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonas Nursing Homes Management Co. Ltd. is seeking compassionate care staff to support residents across multiple locations in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and assisting with daily living activities.

Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the Sonas Nursing Homes locations; training in infection control and safeguarding is provided, with emphasis on dignity, respect, and resident well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and assist residents in fulfilling activities of daily living, enabling them to be as independent as possible.
• Deliver a high standard of person-centred care, ensuring all practices reflect the privacy, dignity, and respect of our residents.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on respect and equality.
• Promote, encourage, 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, and hygienic state.

Skills

Compassionate, reliable, patient-cent

Good communication & teamwork

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or related field

Job description

Sonas Nursing Homes Management Co. Ltd. is seeking compassionate care staff to support residents across multiple locations in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and assisting with daily living activities.

Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the Sonas Nursing Homes locations; training in infection control and safeguarding is provided, with emphasis on dignity, respect, and resident well-being.