Healthcare Assistant Job at Mowlam Healthcare (Gorey, County Wexford)

Healthcare Assistant

Mowlam Healthcare

Location:
Ireland , Gorey, County Wexford

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Gorey Care Centre! The Care Centre requires the Healthcare team to be available to work days, nights and weekends therefore full flexibility required. 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 fulfilment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care.

Job Responsibility:

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 care centre
Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the care centre
Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.

Requirements:

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent (in progress or completed)
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
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
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

What we offer:

Guaranteed hours contracts
Sunday premium rate and double time on bank holidays
Employee Referral Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Paid breaks
Death in service benefit
Free Garda Vetting
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
Opportunities for career progression
Paid trainings

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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