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General Assistant
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THE HOLY GHOST HOSPITAL COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE -
Ref: #WPEP-2421581 -
Holy Ghost Retirement Home, Cork Road, Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 NN88 -
No of positions: 1 -
Work Placement and Experience Programme -
As per WPEP guidelines -
Work Placement Experience Programme -
Published On: 22 Nov 2025 -
Closing On: 17 Jan 2026
This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form. General Assistant in Residential Home Application Details This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. Job Description Applicants must be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form. Application Details This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. Participants will receive excellent on the job training and be supported by a mentor. This work environment generates good work ethics and helps strengthen the participant’s personal and interpersonal skills. This also helps build confidence and self-esteem. A training program will be devised to enhance the participants existing skills and knowledge relevant to the industry as well as identifying areas of growth and development with new skills. Participants will gain experience across a variety of tasks in a Bust Residential Setting including. • Maintain cleanliness in communal areas, residents’ rooms, and facilities • Carry out laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing, and distribution. • Report any maintenance issues promptly • Follow health and safety procedures to protect residents, staff, and visitors • Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments • Work collaboratively with care staff, kitchen staff, and management • Provide assistance to residents with non-care tasks • Assist residents to and from activities • Client relations and customer service skills • Communication and interpersonal skills The participant will be fully trained in all the above and will be fully always supervised. Role Description This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.
Formal Training: Disability Awareness Training; Customer Service; Health and Safety Informal Training: Customer Service skills; Adaptability and Problem Solving; GDPR and Data Protection
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