Healthcare Assistant - Trim

CareChoice Group Ireland; Trim; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday premium

Night shift premium

GYM discount

Death in Service

Induction training

Career progression

In-house training

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Subsidised lunches

Job summary

CareChoice Trim Nursing Home is seeking full-time Healthcare Assistants to join a dedicated team of professionals in Co Meath. You will support nursing staff, assist with personal care and nutrition, and help residents maintain dignity in a compassionate, multicultural environment.

You will work varied shifts including days, nights and weekends, with induction training, excellent pay rates, and opportunities for progression within the CareChoice group.

Qualifications

• QQI/FETAC qualification OR relative 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 our residents.
• Ensuring residents hygiene/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 or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
• Assisting in End of Life Care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Skills

QQI/FETAC qualification

Caring capacity experience

Teamwork

Empathetic nature

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Job description

CareChoice Trim Nursing Home - Co Meath. 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 full time Healthcare Assistants, for our Trim 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/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 or/and transfer 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 relative 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:

• Premium payments on Sundays and night shift


• FLYEfit gym discount - stay active and healthy with discounted gym membership


• Death in Service Benefit


• Comprehensive induction training


• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers


• Competitive rates of pay


• Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group


• Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved)


• Employee Assistance Programme - supporting your mental health and wellbeing


• Free parking


• Subsidised lunches