Healthcare Assistant - €15.38 per hour
- Salary
- From €15.38 / hour
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Private
- Closes
- 14 Sept 2026
About the Role
With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.
We are now looking for Part-Time/ Full-Time Healthcare Assistants, for our Dungarvan Nursing home.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents.
- Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all time.
- Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
- Assisting residents with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
- Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
- Assisting in End of Life Care.
- Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
Requirements
- QQI/FETAC qualification OR relative experience in a similar environment.
- Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
- Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
- Have a good level of English language skills.
- Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.
Details
- Location: Dungarvan, Waterford
- Sector: private sector
- Salary: €15.38 per hour
- Closing date: 14 Sept 2026
Frequently asked
- What are the main responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant role?
- Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to residents, ensuring residents' hygiene and personal care needs are maintained, assisting residents with eating and drinking, mobilising, and transferring, and assisting in End of Life Care.
- What qualifications and skills are required for this role?
- A QQI/FETAC qualification or relative experience in a similar environment, practical experience in a caring capacity, ability to work independently or as part of a team, a professional, caring, and empathetic nature, good English language skills, and availability to work varied shift patterns.
- What benefits does the role offer?
- Free Garda Vetting, free parking, 1 free uniform per year, competitive rate of pay, subsidised meals, paid quality training, continuous professional development, opportunities for promotion, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- What is the salary for this role?
- €15.38 per hour
- Where is this role located?
- Dungarvan, Waterford