Healthcare Assistant (2026-3514)

Nestled on the shores of Lough Derg in the picturesque town of Killaloe, Lakes Nursing Home is a welcoming care community dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and homely environment. Surrounded by stunning natural scenery and a vibrant local community, our home is committed to enhancing the lives of residents through compassion, dignity, and meaningful connections.

We are currently seeking caring and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team . Applicants must have ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of residents and the service, including days, nights, and weekends.

Purpose of role:
The Healthcare Assistant supports residents to live with dignity, choice, and independence, providing high-quality care and companionship while contributing to a safe, welcoming, and homely environment.

Main Activities:

• 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
• 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 & maintaining 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.

Qualifications/Skills

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent (completed or in progress)
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain a positive approach
• Caring and empathetic nature
• Fluent level of English both written and oral

What do we offer?

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• 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
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All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, Garda Vetting, and the completion of all pre-employment checks required under applicable regulations.

INDHCA 

Note
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager