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Ireland, Dunmore East, County Waterford · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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We are now recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team in Waterford Nursing Home. This is a full time role. 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 report reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

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 home
  • Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home
  • Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management

Requirements

  • QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent (in process 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

What 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

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