Healthcare Assistant

MPA Recruitment; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Local shifts

On-call support

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking compassionate Health Care Assistants for Cookstown, NI. You will work closely with nurses to support patients with daily needs, ensuring safe, dignified and person-centred care.

Roles include day, night, early and late shifts with competitive hourly pay (£12.71–£22.99) and weekly pay. Training and development opportunities are available within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication with patients and families.
• Teamwork with nurses and care staff to deliver patient care.
• Reliable and able to work shifts with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care tasks (washing, dressing, feeding).
• Support mobility and safe movement around the facility.
• Monitor and record patients' conditions (temp, pulse, respiration).
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

MPA Recruitment are a dedicated Healthcare Agency committed to providing the highest standard of patient care, and we are delighted to share that we have been awarded first place supplier for all nursing care assistants throughout NI

We have a wide range of shifts available, long days, night shifts, AM shifts, PM shifts and twilights

We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistants to join our supportive and friendly team. We are heavily recruiting in the Cookstown area at present – our hourly pay rate is very competitive with hourly rates between £12.71-£22.99 per hour depending on shift

Job Summary

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to support patients in their daily needs, ensuring they receive safe, dignified, and person-centred care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding
• Supporting individuals with mobility and helping them move safely around the facility
• Monitoring and recording patients' conditions, such as temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Helping patients with day-to-day tasks and encouraging independence
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare staff
• Providing emotional support and companionship to patients
• Ensuring that patient rooms and care areas are clean, tidy, and safe
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of meals and drinks
• Following infection prevention protocols and safeguarding policies
• Updating patient records accurately and timely under supervision
• Supporting nurses with clinical tasks as trained and delegated

Requirements

• Previous paid experience in a care setting (6 months min) in the last 5 years
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care (preferred)
• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Right to work in the UK (or applicable region)
• NISCC Registration
• Enhanced Access NI Clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and shift enhancements
• Training and development opportunities
• Additional Holiday fund
• 24/7 on call support from our dedicated consultants
• Pension scheme
• Child friendly Hours
• Weekly pay
• Access to our MPA training suite offering specialised training like safety intervention (MAPA)
• Local shifts to keep travelling to a minimum