Healthcare Assistant

CareChoice Group Ireland; Dungarvan; On-site; EUR 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Garda Vetting

Free parking

1 Free Uniform per year

Competitive rate of pay

Subsidised meals

Paid quality training

Continuous professional development

Opportunities for promotion within the

Employee Assistance Programme whichoff

A rewarding working environment, with

Job summary

CareChoice Group Ireland is seeking Healthcare Assistants for our Dungarvan nursing home, offering both part-time and full-time roles. This position supports the nursing staff to deliver high-quality holistic care to residents, while upholding dignity and comfort.

Ideal candidates will have QQI/FETAC or relevant care experience, strong English language skills, and the ability to work varied shifts including days, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• QQI/FETAC qualification OR relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
• Be comfortable working in a sometimes challenging environment.
• Have a good level of English language skills.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to residents.
• Ensuring residents' hygiene and personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all times.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
• Assisting residents with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
• Escorting and/or transferring residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
• Assisting in End of Life Care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Skills

Empathetic care

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

QQI/FETAC qualification

Job description

With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.

We are now looking for Part‑Time/Full‑Time Healthcare Assistants for our Dungarvan Nursing home.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi‑cultural environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high‑quality holistic care to our residents.
• Ensuring residents' hygiene and personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all times.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
• Assisting residents with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
• Escorting and/or transferring residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
• Assisting in End of Life Care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Qualifications and Skills

• QQI/FETAC qualification OR relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
• Be comfortable working in a sometimes challenging environment.
• Have a good level of English language skills.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

What we offer

• Free Garda Vetting
• Free parking
• 1 Free Uniform per year
• Competitive rate of pay
• Subsidised meals
• Paid quality training.
• Continuous professional development
• Opportunities for promotion within the expanding group
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice services
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers