Multi-Task Assistant - Signacare, Killerig

Signacare; Tullow; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration package

Employee Assistance Programme

Educational assistance and ongoing PD

Career advancement opportunities

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

SignaCare Killerig Nursing Home is seeking a Multi-Task Assistant to support residents with daily activities, meals, and a range of household tasks in a high-quality, homely setting. The role emphasizes resident independence, dignity, and choice, working closely with the nursing team.

The ideal candidate will assist with mealtimes, help maintain rooms, and contribute to a positive, welcoming atmosphere focused on food and fun for residents.

Qualifications

• Right to work in Ireland (EU/EEA citizenship or unrestricted right to work).

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and general needs, excluding direct personal care.
• Assist with mealtimes, including preparing dining areas and serving meals.
• Maintain residents' rooms and belongings with consent.
• Assist with linen, toiletries and household supplies.
• Support resident admissions and discharges and record belongings.
• Encourage resident engagement through activities and gentle exercise.
• Report accidents or concerns to the Nurse in Charge.
• Maintain confidentiality and residents' privacy and dignity.

Job description

Multi-Task Assistant | SignaCare Killerig Nursing Home

Important: Right to Work

Immediate Service Requirement: This role is only open to applicants who hold EU/EEA citizenship or existing, unrestricted right to work in Ireland.

About Signacare Killerig

SignaCare Killerig is a unique, luxury nursing home in a beautiful setting between Carlow and Tullow. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. At Signacare Killerig our CARA values - Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountable - define how we work, how we care, and how we grow together. These values underpin everything we do, from how we support our residents and families to how we work as a team.

Salary & Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and financial advice)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Educational assistance and ongoing professional development
• Career advancement opportunities as part of a successful group
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Purpose of the Role

To support the delivery of a high-quality, homely and engaging environment for residents by assisting with their daily needs, promoting their independence, dignity and choice, and supporting the nursing and care teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities and general needs, excluding direct personal care.
• Assist with mealtimes, including preparing dining areas, serving meals and drinks, and supporting residents with eating where required under the direction of the HCA/Nurse.
• Maintain residents' rooms, including changing beds, tidying rooms and wardrobes with residents' consent.
• Assist with linen, toiletries and other household supplies.
• Support resident admissions and discharges, including recording personal belongings.
• Encourage resident engagement through activities such as conversation, games, music, dancing, walking and chair-based exercises.
• Report any accidents, incidents or concerns immediately to the Nurse in Charge.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect residents' privacy, dignity, choice and rights at all times.
• Follow all health and safety, infection control and nursing home policies and procedures.
• Work positively as part of the wider nursing home team and attend required training.
• Maintain a professional appearance and wear the correct uniform at all times.
• Help create a positive and welcoming environment where residents feel at home, with a focus on Food and Fun.