Agency Healthcare Assistant

Access Healthcare; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Weekly payroll

Garda Vetting included

Uniform supplied

Job summary

Access Healthcare is currently recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants for flexible temporary agency roles across Laois. You control your schedule by choosing shifts and facilities that suit your lifestyle while building your experience across different healthcare settings.

Benefits include competitive weekly pay with enhanced night and Sunday rates, weekly payroll, Garda Vetting and uniform provided, and both full-time and part-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent.
• Minimum 150 hours of healthcare experience in Ireland – essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and residents with daily care needs.
• Support nursing staff and healthcare teams.
• Promote dignity, comfort and independence.
• Build positive relationships with patients and residents.
• Adapt to different healthcare settings and client requirements.
• Maintain high professional standards of care.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Education

QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Flexible Agency Opportunities

Competitive Pay | Flexible Hours | Career Growth

Location: Laois

At Access Healthcare, we are currently recruiting experienced Healthcare Assistants for flexible temporary agency roles across a wide range of respected healthcare facilities in Laois.

This is an excellent opportunity for Healthcare Assistants looking for flexibility, consistent agency work, and the chance to broaden their experience across different healthcare settings while being supported by one of Ireland’s leading healthcare agencies.

With Access Healthcare, you can take control of your schedule by choosing the shifts and facilities that suit your lifestyle and availability.

Why Join Access Healthcare?

• Competitive weekly pay with enhanced night and Sunday rates
• Flexible shift patterns tailored to your availability
• Opportunities across a variety of highly regarded healthcare facilities
• Weekly payroll
• One-to-one support from a dedicated Access Healthcare consultant
• Free Garda Vetting and uniform supplied
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• The opportunity to expand your healthcare experience and professional network

The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting patients and residents with high-quality care in a variety of healthcare environments.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting patients and residents with daily care needs
• Supporting nursing staff and healthcare teams
• Promoting dignity, comfort, and independence
• Building positive relationships with patients and residents
• Adapting to different healthcare settings and client requirements
• Maintaining professional standards of care at all times

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• QQI/FETAC Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or equivalent
• Minimum 150 hours of healthcare experience in Ireland – this is essential and non-negotiable
• Fluent level of spoken English
• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland
• Located in or able to travel to Meath

We’re Looking For Candidates Who Are:

• Compassionate and reliable
• Professional and adaptable
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care

Rates of Pay

• €14.15 – €20 per hour (Day Rates)
• Enhanced Night Rates
• Premium Sunday Rates Available

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible agency work with excellent support and competitive pay, we would love to hear from you.

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