Multi Task Attendant (SLMTA2525) – Primary & Community Care – Sligo | Community Healthcare Sligo Leitrim (HSE)

Community Healthcare Sligo Leitrim (HSE) delivers Primary Care, Social Care, Mental Health, and Health & Wellbeing services across local communities. We’re building a panel of Multi Task Attendants (MTAs) to support person-centred care across facilities in Sligo–Leitrim on a permanent and temporary basis.

About the Role – patient & client care support

As a Multi Task Attendant, you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality caring, cleaning and catering support that keeps services safe, dignified, and person-centred across community settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver person-centred assistance to residents/service users under direction of nursing/designated staff.
  • Maintain clean, safe environments in line with infection prevention and control standards.
  • Provide catering support: food prep/plating, allergen awareness, HACCP compliance, kitchen hygiene.
  • Support portering/household tasks: laundry, waste segregation, stock control, room setup.
  • Safely use equipment (e.g., trolleys, floor machines) and report faults or hazards promptly.
  • Follow care plans, record basic information, and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Contribute to a respectful, inclusive culture aligned to HSE policies and Sláintecare goals.

Required Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in a care, cleaning, and/or catering environment (health or social care preferred).
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
  • Infection Prevention & Control awareness and safe manual handling.
  • Eligibility to work in Ireland and ability to meet HSE vetting/occupational health requirements.

Preferred

  • HACCP/food safety training and allergen knowledge.
  • QQI/FETAC modules in Healthcare Support or equivalent.
  • Experience in residential, community, or acute healthcare settings.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and across locations in Sligo–Leitrim.

What We Offer

  • Salary €35,434 – €44,539 (public sector consolidated salary scales, effective 1 Aug 2025).
  • Access to public sector benefits, learning & development, and career progression pathways.
  • Opportunities across multiple community services and care settings.
  • A supportive team culture focused on quality, safety, and dignity.

Ready to Apply?

Deadline: October 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Europe/Dublin).
Shortlisting may apply. A panel will be formed for current and future permanent/temporary, full-time/part-time vacancies across Community Healthcare Sligo Leitrim.

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