Healthcare Assistant

Virtue-Integrated-Care-1; Leinster; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Meals on Duty

Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Programme

Continuous Training and Development

Hospital Saturday Funds

25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies

Job summary

Craddock House Nursing Home in Naas, Co. Kildare, is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant (HCA) for a full‑time, permanent position.

You will deliver holistic care to residents, support daily living activities, and work with the care team to observe care plans and maintain a safe, respectful environment. The role requires QQI Level 5 in healthcare or an equivalent qualification, plus 2+ years in elder care or a Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare degree.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or equivalent).
• Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare related Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong supervisory and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, promoting equality and dignity.
• Carry out delegated tasks involving direct care and activities of daily living.
• Respect residents' privacy and dignity and promote independence.
• Provide attention and assistance to residents with limited mobility.
• Understand and observe care plans; alert nurses to changes in residents' health.
• Report any incident or potential incident affecting health and safety.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Communicate effectively with residents and their relatives/representatives.
• Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.

Education

QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or equivalent)

Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare related Degree

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Supervisory and motivational skills

Job description

Location: On site / Millfarm, Craddockstown, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Allied Health Professionals
AnnualFixed salary:€ 32691.00

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) | Craddock House Nursing Home, Craddockstown Road, Naas, Kildare

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, always promoting their equality and dignity.
• Carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living which may include e.g. washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support and all other aspects of daily living.
• Respect the privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence.
• Provide particular attention and assist residents who have limited mobility.
• Understand, be knowledgeable on and observe care plans and alert nurses immediately regarding any changes in the physical and mental state of the residents.
• Report immediately any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents or visitors.
• Maintaining a safe environment for the residents, staff and visitors of the home.
• Communicate effectively with all residents and their relatives/representatives.
• Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.
• QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or equivalent)
• 2+ years’ experience in elder care
• OR Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare related Degree
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong supervisory and motivational skills

Why Join Us?

• Continuous Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral Programme
• Free ongoing training and development
• Free onsite parking
• Meals on Duty
• Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver
• Hospital Saturday Funds
• 25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies.

Craddock House Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home located in Naas, Kildare.

We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents’ rights, choice, and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.

It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse, and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.

Our core company values:

Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership

Cradock House Nursing Home, Naas (part of the Virtue Integrated Elder Care Group), provides a positive living experience for people in a place they can flourish and call home. We are delighted to invite suitable candidates to apply for a fulltime Health Care Assistant.

Craddock House Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer