Healthcare Assistant

HILLCREST NURSING HOME LIMITED; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Nursing Home Limited in Letterkenny is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our team, supporting residents with daily living activities and promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing in a warm environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary care team, provide companionship, maintain a clean, safe setting, and demonstrate reliable, professional behaviour. QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in caring for older people.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, compassionate, and professional attitude.
• Hold or be working towards a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a nursing home or healthcare setting (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Provide companionship.
• Promote dignity, respect, and person-centred care at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Compassionate attitude

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our team in delivering excellent care to our residents. The successful candidates will support residents with daily living activities, helping to promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing in a warm and friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Provide companionship.
• Promote dignity, respect, and person-centred care at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Genuine interest in caring for older people.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, compassionate, and professional attitude.
• Hold or be working towards a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a nursing home or healthcare setting (desirable).

Sector

• human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required