Resident Care Assistant - Nursing Support & Wellbeing

St. Lukes Home; Cork; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Home in Cork is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support residents with daily living needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will deliver person-centred care, assist with meals, mobility and personal care, accompany residents on activities, and maintain HIQA-compliant standards, privacy and dignity.

This role requires flexibility, compassion and teamwork, with training and mandatory courses provided.

Qualifications

• Must have Manual Handling training.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards and healthcare regulations in Ireland desirable.
• Experience in elderly care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurses in assessing and delivering resident care.
• Help residents with daily activities including washing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Assist with meals, fluids, and prescribed supplements.
• Support residents during activities and social/therapeutic programs.
• Report changes in residents' conditions promptly to the Staff Nurse.
• Maintain privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Follow HIQA regulations and Health Act 2007 compliance.

Skills

Manual Handling

HIQA standards

Infection control

Confidentiality

Education

Healthcare Assistant Certification

Job description

Saint Luke's Home in Cork is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support residents with daily living needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will deliver person-centred care, assist with meals, mobility and personal care, accompany residents on activities, and maintain HIQA-compliant standards, privacy and dignity.

This role requires flexibility, compassion and teamwork, with training and mandatory courses provided.