Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant (2026-34965) Job Type: Full-Time Category: Care Location: P56F386, Rathluirc (Charleville), County Cork, Ireland Charleville Nursing Home are currently inviting applications to the role of Healthcare Assistant. This 60-bed nursing home is located in Charleville Town, Co Cork. Purpose of the role: The Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept. As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfillment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care. The role reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing. What does the role entail? Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care needs of residents; Getting to know residents’ interests and needs, providing attention, support and companionship; Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible; Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs while always maintaining their dignity; Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition or any aspect of resident's daily life; Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort; Participating, organising and carrying out social activities; Sustaining high level of communication between resident’s family and staff developing good relationships; Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home; Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home; Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management. What are the qualifications/skills needed? QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare in relevant modules or equivalent (completed/in progress); Excellent communication and listening skills; Reliable and professional; Can work independently or part of a team; Ability to maintain a positive outlook; Fluent level of English both written and oral. What do we offer? QQI Training Support; Guaranteed hours contracts; Sunday Premium Rates; Double time on Bank Holidays; Career Progression Opportunities; Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Supports; Supportive Team and Learning Work Environment; Comprehensive induction and clinical training; Referral bonus and retail discounts. All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting. INDHCA