Resident care and Services Assistant

Trinity Care (IRL); Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Trinity Care is seeking a flexible Multi Task Assistant to support four key areas in our nursing home: care, catering, housekeeping and laundry. This full-time role covers duties across departments with a clear daily allocation and teamwork within the home.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Healthcare or be in progress, plus experience as a Healthcare Assistant. A compassionate, respectful approach and good communication are essential to support our residents with comfort and dignity.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare completed or in progress, and previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant.
• Compassionate and respectful approach with an interest in supporting older people.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude switching between tasks and departments.
• Good communication, reliability and ability to work well with colleagues.
• Organised approach and care in following instructions, resident preferences and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Care: support residents with personal care and daily activities as allocated, following care plans.
• Catering: assist at mealtimes, serve residents, respect choices and dietary needs.
• Housekeeping: clean and prepare bedrooms and communal areas, handle belongings with care and follow safety procedures.
• Laundry: sort, wash, dry, fold and return clothing and linen, keeping items identifiable.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

Do you enjoy variety, working as part of a team and helping older people feel comfortable and cared for?

Trinity Care is looking for a flexible Multi Task Assistant to support four important areas of our nursing home: caring, catering, housekeeping and laundry.

A role that makes a difference every day

This is one full time role with work assigned across departments according to the needs of the home. Your tasks may vary from day to day: you could help residents with personal care, support a welcoming mealtime, keep shared and resident areas clean, or make sure clothing and linen are processed and returned carefully. You will receive a clear daily allocation and work within the relevant team and procedures.

What You Will Do

Care

Support residents with personal care and daily activities when allocated to care, following individual care plans and the direction of the nursing team.

Catering

Help create a relaxed, friendly mealtime by serving residents, respecting their choices and dietary needs, and raising any concerns promptly.

Housekeeping

Clean and prepare bedrooms and communal areas to a high standard, treating residents' belongings with respect and following infection prevention and safety procedures.

Laundry

Sort, wash, dry, fold and return residents' clothing and linen accurately, keeping items identifiable and work areas tidy.

What You Will Bring

QQI Level 5 Healthcare completed or in progress, and previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant.

A compassionate, respectful approach and a genuine interest in supporting older people.

Flexibility and a positive attitude to switching between practical tasks and departments.

Good communication, reliability and the ability to work well with colleagues.

An organised approach and care in following instructions, resident preferences and safety procedures.

Why join Trinity Care

You will be part of a team where every department contributes to residents' comfort, dignity and quality of life. The role offers variety, the chance to build skills across the home, and access to role related training and development.

Trinity Care is an equal opportunities employer.