Healthcare Assistant Job at Mowlam Healthcare (Kilbarry, County Waterford)

Healthcare Assistant

Mowlam Healthcare

Location:
Ireland , Kilbarry, County Waterford

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are growing our care team in Kilbarry Care Centre and inviting applications for the position of full-time and part time Healthcare Assistants. Candidates must have flexibility in their availability and must be available to work day and nights. 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 quality person-centred care to meet the 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 whilst always maintaining their dignity
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.

Requirements:

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare in relevant modules or equivalent (in progress/completed)
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
Excellent communication skills
Can work independently or part of a team
Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment
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
Premium Sunday rate
Paid Breaks
Double time on bank holidays
Employee Referral Scheme
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Death in Service benefit
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
Opportunities for career progression
Paid trainings
Recognition Programme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 01, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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