Healthcare Assistant: Flexible Hours, Guaranteed Hours

Mowlam Healthcare; Leinster; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours contracts

Premium Sunday rate

Paid Breaks

Double time on bank holidays

Employee Referral Scheme

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service benefit

Induction and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Paid trainings

Recognition Programme

Job summary

Archersrath Nursing Home in Kilkenny is seeking caring Healthcare Assistants to join our team. You will work in a supportive environment delivering person-centred care to residents, with flexible days, nights and weekends to suit service needs.

As part of the Named Nurse concept, you’ll support staff, promote mobility, assist with hygiene and meals, and help organise social activities while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification (relevant modules).
• Experience in a healthcare setting with HIQA knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and team orientation.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff to deliver person-centred care.
• Get to know residents’ interests and provide companionship.
• Promote residents' mobility and assist as needed.
• Assist with personal appearance, hygiene and comfort.
• Help residents with eating and drinking and comfort.
• Participate in social activities and events.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with Health and Safety in the home.
• Perform other duties as required by the Nurse in Charge.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Positive attitude

Fluent English

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

Archersrath Nursing Home in Kilkenny is seeking caring Healthcare Assistants to join our team. You will work in a supportive environment delivering person-centred care to residents, with flexible days, nights and weekends to suit service needs.

As part of the Named Nurse concept, you’ll support staff, promote mobility, assist with hygiene and meals, and help organise social activities while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.