The MultiTask Attendant Kenmare role offers an excellent opportunity to join Older Persons Services at Kenmare Community Nursing Unit in Co. Kerry. This permanent wholetime position plays a vital role in supporting patient comfort, hygiene, and daily operational needs within a residential care setting.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team in Kenmare Community Nursing Unit, you will contribute directly to maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment for residents.
Job Overview
This MultiTask Attendant position is based at Kenmare Community Nursing Unit, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, within HSE South West. The role involves delivering high standards of environmental hygiene and support services to enhance patient care in a residential healthcare environment.
This is a permanent wholetime contract under Grade 6015 – Attendant Multi-Task.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the unit
- Assist with general domestic and environmental support duties
- Support patient comfort through safe handling of supplies and equipment
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures
- Work collaboratively with nursing and care staff
- Adhere to health and safety policies at all times
- Ensure waste management procedures are correctly followed
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming care environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a healthcare, residential, or support services environment is desirable
- Understanding of hygiene and infection control standards
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to meet service needs
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Patient & Client Care Grades) effective 1 August 2025 in accordance with Department of Health Circular 6/2025 .
Benefits include:
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policies
- Access to HSE training and development opportunities
- Job security within a permanent wholetime contract
- Employee wellbeing supports
Working hours are full-time (wholetime) as per HSE requirements.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Kenmare Community Nursing Unit, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, within the HSE South West health region.
The position is advertised by the Health Service Executive under HSE South West: Kerry and Cork.
Informal enquiries may be made to:
Catherine Quinlan
Director of Nursing
Email: Catherine.Quinlan1@hse.ie
Tel: 064-6679505
Application Details
Before applying, candidates must download and carefully read:
- Job Specification
- Applicant Information Document
- Application Form
These documents are available at the bottom of the official advertisement page.
Last Day to Apply: 02 March 2026 @ 12 PM
For technical issues uploading the application form, contact: nicole.griffin@hse.ie
Proposed interview date: Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice. Timescales may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
