Job Information
Location: Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
Employer: Occupop (via Bitrecruit)
Post Date: 20.05.2026
Contract: Permanent, full-time – 39 hours per week
Position: Senior Healthcare Assistant
Duties
Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.
Supervise and assist with the training and development of care assistants and appraise staff as requested.
By liaising with the Unit PIC and CNM ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the reception of new residents, and that they are made to feel welcome and secure.
Ensure highest quality care is delivered by Healthcare Assistants to assigned residents.
Participate in assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the line manager (e.g., washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support and all other aspects of daily living).
Support the nursing staff in the organising of day-to-day allocation of work.
Requirements
QQI Level 5 Award – Healthcare or equivalent.
Excellent track record as a high performing Healthcare worker.
Elder care experience of at least 2 years.
Ability to motivate, supervise and inspire colleagues.
Alternatively, a Nursing Degree, Allied Health Degree or relevant Healthcare Degree.
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