Healthcare Assistant

at EALGA LDG NURSING HOME
Published July 30, 2025
Location Main S, Shinrone, Birr, Co, Offaly, Ireland
Category Health Care  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

Candidate must have Healthcare or equivalent Nursing Degree/Allied Health Degree/Diploma. Suitable for pre-registered nurses to act as a bridge between nurses and current team of healthcare assistants. Should be educated to relevant patient care experience.

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 time.
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.
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:

Competitive rate of pay
Continuous professional development
Sector: human health and social work activities

Please send your resume/CV