Health Care Assistant
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · 12h ago
- Employment
- Fulltime, Directhire
- Occupation
- healthcare assistant
- Category
- Healthcare
- Listing language
- English
Description
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
1. Health Care Assistants are required to assist Residents who require help with getting up, dressing, washing, bathing, and toileting. 2. Assisting Residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence, and personal equipment as detailed in Residents care plans. 3. To care for Residents who need minor dressings, bed side nursing and feeding. 4. To care for Residents during end of life. 5. To promote cognitive and physical activity through conversation, trips out, assisting with activities, reading, writing etc. 6. Care assistants are responsible for the cleaning and tidying of: Residents beds, disposing of incontinence wear in the correct bins, Sorting and labelling residents’ belongings, empty and clean commodes, clean and inspect equipment and be familiar with the disposal of clinical waste bags. 7. To set tables/trays as required and assist Residents in having a balanced and nutritional diet as well as ensuring that Residents are well hydrated throughout the day. Follow all guidelines regarding food and fluid intake as set out in the Residents care plans. To clear, clean and tidy the dining areas following all mealtimes. 8. To answer the resident call bells at their earliest convenience and react to the emergency bell immediately. 9. To answer the door, greeting all visitors professionally and communicate in a professional and informative manner. 10. HCAs should be up to date with changes in resident care and respond positively and promptly to any changes made that impacts their routine. 11. To report to a nurse any significant changes in health or circumstances of a Resident. Ensure all changes are documented. 12. To ensure that you ask for further support or explanation if you are unsure about anything. It is your responsibility to seek further guidance from the Nurse in charge. 13. To perform any other care such duties as may be reasonably required such as attending to a resident on a different floor to your allocated floor.
1. Health Care Assistants are required to assist Residents who require help with getting up, dressing, washing, bathing, and toileting. 2. Assisting Residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence, and personal equipment as detailed in Residents care plans. 3. To care for Residents who need minor dressings, bed side nursing and feeding. 4. To care for Residents during end of life. 5. To promote cognitive and physical activity through conversation, trips out, assisting with activities, reading, writing etc. 6. Care assistants are responsible for the cleaning and tidying of: Residents beds, disposing of incontinence wear in the correct bins, Sorting and labelling residents’ belongings, empty and clean commodes, clean and inspect equipment and be familiar with the disposal of clinical waste bags. 7. To set tables/trays as required and assist Residents in having a balanced and nutritional diet as well as ensuring that Residents are well hydrated throughout the day. Follow all guidelines regarding food and fluid intake as set out in the Residents care plans. To clear, clean and tidy the dining areas following all mealtimes. 8. To answer the resident call bells at their earliest convenience and react to the emergency bell immediately. 9. To answer the door, greeting all visitors professionally and communicate in a professional and informative manner. 10. HCAs should be up to date with changes in resident care and respond positively and promptly to any changes made that impacts their routine. 11. To report to a nurse any significant changes in health or circumstances of a Resident. Ensure all changes are documented. 12. To ensure that you ask for further support or explanation if you are unsure about anything. It is your responsibility to seek further guidance from the Nurse in charge. 13. To perform any other care such duties as may be reasonably required such as attending to a resident on a different floor to your allocated floor.