2 permits (2025)Kilkenny, Kilkenny, IEPosted 1 week ago

Job Description

Healthcare Assistants are required to promote a caring environment for residents through high standards of professional practice which are conductive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the Residents of the Home.

Main Activities

  • Supporting the Nursing Staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents
  • Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance/hygiene needs whilst always maintaining their dignity
  • Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort
  • Maintain accurate and thorough care records
  • To communicate effectively with residents, staff and relatives.

Required

• QQI Level 5 or equivalent in Healthcare Support

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• One year’s experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Nursing Home or similar environment

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