Healthcare Assistant

Mpa Recruitment; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare agency is seeking compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistants in Cookstown. You will support patients with their daily needs, working closely with nurses and healthcare professionals to provide dignified, person-centred care. Competitive hourly pay between £12.21 - £30 is offered depending on the shift. Requirements include at least 6 months experience in a care setting and an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Join a supportive team that values your skills and commitment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

24/7 on call support

Pension scheme

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• 6 months paid experience in a care setting within the last 5 years.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care tasks.
• Support individuals with mobility.
• Monitor and record patients' conditions.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and safe.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Reliability

Empathetic nature

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 auxiliaries/ care assistants throughout all the hospitals in NI

This means that we get first refusal on all shifts across all wards in every hospital and have a wide range of shifts available, long days, night shifts, AM shifts, PM shifts and twilights

We also supply into a wide range of private facilities across NI, so we always have an abundance of shifts for our carers.

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 £12.21 - £30 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

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

How to Apply:

Submit your CV to [e-mail]

Call our Omagh branch on 028 8224 2595 for more information