Senior Healthcare Assistant Job at Mowlam Healthcare (Kilkenny)

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Mowlam Healthcare

Location:
Ireland , Kilkenny

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Kilkenny Care Centre are now looking for caring, empathetic and reliable Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their multi-disciplinary team. The Senior Healthcare Assistant works as a member of the team delivering day to day care to the residents. The Senior Healthcare Assistant works within the Care Team to direct and oversee the day to day quality of non-clinical care. As a team member, the Senior Care Assistant contributes to the fulfilment of the Mowlam Healthcare Philosophy of Care, ensuring the residents privacy, dignity, respect and choice and supports the Named Nurse concept in the delivery of nursing care.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee the Care Assistant Teams to ensure that best working practices are implemented
Disseminate information and work directives issued by senior management
Participate in induction programmes and assist in identifying training needs and discuss same with Home Manager
Ensure Individual Care Plans are delivered appropriately
Promote mobility of the resident, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure residents retains optimum mobility
Maintain high levels of communication between resident’s family and staff, developing good relationships
Participate in organising and carrying out devised activity programmes
Assisting in the maintenance of a high standard of cleanliness in the Home
Contribute to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the Home
Any other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse in Charge

Requirements:

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to lead and be part of a team
Caring, kind, patient and empathetic nature
Fluent level of English both written and oral

What we offer:

Guaranteed hours contracts
Competitive rate
Sunday premium rates
Double time Bank Holidays
Paid Breaks
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
Opportunities for career progression
Paid training
Death in Service Benefit

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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