Healthcare Assistant

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

Care Network Ireland is recruiting qualified Healthcare Assistants for full-time and part-time opportunities within elderly services healthcare faciities in County Kilkenny.

You will support patients and service users with personal care and daily activities while working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role requires a professional, compassionate and person-centred approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Support patient dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Follow care plans, health & safety and infection prevention procedures.
• Assist with meals in line with HACCP requirements.
• Support the safe movement of patients, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Complete mandatory training as required.

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (all 8 modules) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 150 hours' relevant healthcare/care experience.
• Current Manual Handling, Health & Safety, Food Safety/HACCP and CPI/PMAV training, where applicable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Required Garda vetting/background checks.
• International Police Clearance may be required where applicable.

What We Offer

• €18.01-€50.79 per hour, depending on assignment, shift and experience.
• Weekly pay, subject to applicable terms.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Support from the Care Network Ireland team.
• Refer a Friend scheme, where applicable.
• Opportunities to gain experience across different healthcare settings.