Full-Time Healthcare Assistant – Elder Care, Person-Centred

Virtue Integrated Care; Cradockstown East; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Continuous training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Meals on duty

Bike to Work Scheme / TaxSaver

Hospital Saturday Fund

25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies

Job summary

Craddock House Nursing Home Naas, Co. Kildare, part of Virtue Integrated Elder Care Group, invites applications for a Full-Time Healthcare Assistant (HCA). Join our dedicated team delivering compassionate, person-centred care to support residents' independence.

You will work days and nights, follow care plans, assist with daily living, and participate in activities. We offer training, progression opportunities, and a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare full award or equivalent, or a relevant Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare qualification.
• Experience in elder care is desirable.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland and flexibility to work day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of holistic, person-centred care while promoting residents' dignity, privacy, choice and independence.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, dressing, mobility, dining and social activities.
• Provide additional support to residents with limited mobility.
• Follow individual care plans and report any changes in a resident's physical or mental wellbeing to the nursing team.
• Report any incident or potential concern that may compromise health, safety or wellbeing of residents, staff or visitors.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and welcoming environment.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families and colleagues.
• Support and contribute to resident activities and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Resident-focused approach

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare full award or equivalent

Nursing/Allied Health qualification

Job description

Craddock House Nursing Home Naas, Co. Kildare, part of Virtue Integrated Elder Care Group, invites applications for a Full-Time Healthcare Assistant (HCA). Join our dedicated team delivering compassionate, person-centred care to support residents' independence.

You will work days and nights, follow care plans, assist with daily living, and participate in activities. We offer training, progression opportunities, and a welcoming environment.