Healthcare Assistant - Trim

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Trim; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Sunday and night shift pay

GYM discount

Free parking

Subsidised lunches

Employee assistance programme

Extensive in-house training

Job summary

CareChoice in Trim is seeking full-time Healthcare Assistants to join our nursing home team on-site. You will support nurses in delivering holistic care, assist with personal care, nutrition, mobility, and end-of-life care within a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

The role offers varied shifts (days, nights, weekends), opportunities for training, and a supportive supervision structure to help you grow in a friendly team.

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 or relevant experience

Caring experience

Teamwork

Empathy

Resilience

English proficiency

Flexible shifts

Job description

Location: On site / Commons (7th Division), Trim, Co. Meath, C15 W8PF, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:€ 15.38

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
• 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