Healthcare Assistant

Newbrook Nursing Home; Multyfarnham; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Free mandatory and additional training

Subsidised meals while on duty

Subsidised uniforms

Refer-a-friend scheme

Ongoing support and development

Relocation support (terms apply)

Job summary

A nursing home seeks Healthcare Assistants for its locations in Mullingar and Multyfarnham. Candidates should have a background in care or experience with vulnerable individuals. The role requires excellent communication, flexibility, and being a team player. Responsibilities include providing caring support, promoting independence, and assisting with recreational activities. A QQI Level 5 qualification is desirable. Training and support are provided, and rotational shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualification similar to QQI Level 5 Care Skills.
• Fluent in English and possesses a professional manner.
• Caring, patient, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of holistic, person-centered care.
• Promote residents' independence, equality, and dignity.
• Carry out direct personal care duties.
• Assist residents in recreational activities.
• Communicate with residents and their families.

Skills

Background in the care sector

Experience with vulnerable individuals

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Elderly

Job description

Multiple locations

• PORTIUNCULA NURSING HOME, The Friary, Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath, N91 RW14
• NEWBROOK NURSING HOME, Newbrook Nursing Hom, Ballymahon Road, Co. Westmeath, N91 D232
• MANOR NURSING HOME, Dublin Road, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, N39 VR04
• CUAN CHAITRÍONA NURSING HOME, The Lawn, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 NP64
• DRUMBEAR LODGE LIMITED, Drumbear Ldg Nursing, Drumbear, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, H18 DX45
• SAINT MARY'S NURSING HOME, Shantalla Road, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 VND6

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 have vacancies for Healthcare Assistants in our nursing homes in Mullingar, Multyfarnham, Edgeworthstown, Castlebar, Monaghan and Galway. Applicants will have a background in the care sector or experience looking after somebody vulnerable. A qualification similar or equivalent to QQI Level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Elderly is desirable but not essential (this can be facilitated once in employment). We are looking for caring, patient and reliable individuals with a genuine interest in working with older people. You should be an excellent team player and be flexible and supportive to colleagues. Fluent English and a professional manner are required.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, free mandatory and additional specialised training, subsidised meals while on duty, subsidised uniforms, a refer‑a‑friend scheme, and ongoing support and development. Relocation support is available subject to terms and conditions. Day and night duty is expected on a rotational basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Duties include: delivering a high standard of holistic, person‑centred care; promoting residents' independence, equality and dignity; carrying out direct personal care; encouraging and assisting residents in recreational activities; observing care plans and alerting nurses regarding changes; communicating with residents and their families or friends.

Career Level

Experienced (Non‑Managerial)

Sector: Human health and social work activities