Healthcare Assistant - Trim
- Salary
- From €15.38 / hour
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Private
- Closes
- 14 Sept 2026
About the Role
CareChoice Trim Nursing Home - Co Meath
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 full time Healthcare Assistants, for our Trim 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 and Duties
- 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 times.
- 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: Trim, Meath
Sector: Private sector
Salary: €15 per hour
Closing date: 14 Sept 2026
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A QQI/FETAC qualification or relative experience in a similar environment is required. Practical experience in a caring capacity is desired.
- What are the duties of a Healthcare Assistant at CareChoice Trim Nursing Home?
- Duties include supporting nursing staff, maintaining residents' hygiene, assisting with eating and drinking, mobilising residents, escorting or transferring residents, assisting in end-of-life care, and any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
- What are the working hours for this role?
- The role requires availability to work varied shift patterns, including days, nights, and weekends, across Monday to Sunday.
- What benefits does this role offer?
- Benefits include premium payments on Sundays and night shifts, a FLYEfit gym discount, death in service benefit, comprehensive induction training, a rewarding working environment, competitive rates of pay, opportunities for promotion, extensive in-house training, an employee assistance programme, free parking, and subsidised lunches.
- Where is this role located?
- The role is located in Trim, Meath.