Healthcare Assistant

Employer: Ennis Road Care Facility Location: Ennis Road, Meelick Clareview Co. Limerick, V94 D2T3 We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our team. Our Health Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents of our facility. Ennis Road Care Facility is a sister company of Beech Lodge Care Facility located in Bruree, Co. Limerick. What will you need to do: Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the needs of residents; Getting to know residents’ interests and needs providing attention, support and companionship; Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible; Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs whilst always maintaining their dignity.; Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort; Participating, organizing and carrying out social activities; Sustaining high level of communication between resident’s family and staff developing good relationships; Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home; Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home; Care for each resident like they are your own family; and Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management. What are the qualifications/skills needed? FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (or equivalent) in all relevant modules; Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable; Excellent communication skills; Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment; and Fluent level of English both written and oral. Job Type: Full Time Pay: starts at €14.15 to €17 per hour depending on work experience, or €32,691 minimum annual remuneration Hours: 39 hours per week Benefits: On-site parking Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability Experience: Healthcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Level 5 in healthcare support (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred) QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred) QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred) Work Location: In person Hours: 39 hours per week Career level: Experienced [Non-Managerial] Closing date: 03 Jun 2026