Healthcare assistant

Location: On site / Co. Galway, Ireland
job type: Casual / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Healthcare Assistants
Salary: Competitive salary

Care Network Ireland are currently recruiting Healthcare assistants to join healthcare facility in Co Galway for full-time and part-time roles. As a Healthcare assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care across hospital and community healthcare settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist patients with their daily needs while helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention.
• Assist with meal preparation and food service in line with food safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Safely transport patients, equipment, supplies, and documentation as required.
• Follow all Health & Safety, infection prevention, and organisational policies.
• Participate in mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (all 8 modules completed) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Have a minimum of 150 hours' work experience providing care within a residential service, hospital, or community-based setting.
• Up-to-date training in Manual Handling, Health & Safety, Food Safety/HACCP, CPI/PMAV.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A compassionate, professional, and patient-focused approach.
• A full, clean driving licence is desirable, although it is not essential for the role.
• Be flexible and available to work a range of shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and public holiday hours as required.
• International Police Clearance (if lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months after the age of 16)
• Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare, or community care setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare best practices, including infection prevention and food safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates from €18.01 to €50.79, depending on shift, assignment and experience.
• Weekly pay for added convenience.
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability.
• Easy shift management through our digital booking app.
• 24/7 support from our dedicated office team.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Sick pay (subject to eligibility).
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Opportunities to work across a diverse range of healthcare settings, helping you broaden your experience and support your professional development.