EU Healthcare Assistant

Zohorecruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay rates

Gym membership discount

Induction training

Supportive environment

Competitive salary

Career progression

In-house training

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd invites applications for an EU Health care Assistant to support state-of-the-art Nursing Homes in Cork. The role is offered as Permanent, with full-time or part-time options.

Responsibilities include caring for seniors, maintaining dignity, assisting with nutrition, mobility, and transfers, and providing end-of-life support as needed. The candidate should be EU national, QQI/FETAC qualified or equivalent, and fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Qualification in QQI/FETAC or comparable experience.
• EU Nationals exclusively.
• Experience in a care environment is preferred.
• Strong command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Providing residents with excellent, comprehensive care by assisting the nursing team.
• Maintaining high standards of personal care and hygiene while preserving residents' dignity.
• Supporting residents in meeting nutritional needs.
• Using proper aids to assist residents with mobility.
• Escort or transfer residents as instructed by nursing staff.
• Assist with end-of-life care.

Skills

English language proficiency

Shift flexibility

Empathetic disposition

Education

QQI/FETAC or equivalent

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care

RecruitNet International is inviting applications for the role of an EUHealth care Assistantto state-of-the-art Nursing Homes based in CoCork.

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time or Part-time

Responsibilities

• Providing our seniors with excellent, comprehensive care by assisting the nursing team.
  
• Maintaining the greatest standards of personal care and hygiene for residents while always preserving their dignity.
  
• Supporting individuals in meeting their nutritional needs through proper eating and drinking habits.
  
• Utilizing the proper aids and helping residents mobilize as needed.
  
• As instructed by the nursing staff, escorting or transferring residents.
  
• Helping to provide end-of-life care.
  

Requirements

• Qualification in QQI/FETAC OR comparable experience in a comparable setting.
  
• Hiring EU Nationals exclusively
  
• Experience working in a care environment is preferred.
  
• The capacity to operate both individually and together.
  
• Professional, considerate, and sympathetic disposition.
  
• Be at ease working in a setting that can occasionally be difficult.
  
• Possess a strong command of the English language.
  
• The ability to work a variety of shift patterns from Monday through Sunday, including evenings, weekends, and days.
  

Premium pay rates for Sunday and night shifts

Discounted gym membership to support a healthy and active lifestyle

Comprehensive induction and onboarding training

Supportive and rewarding working environment with guidance from supervisors and managers

Competitive salary and pay rates

Excellent career progression and promotion opportunities within a growing organisation

Extensive in-house training, including NMBI-approved programmes

Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health and wellbeing