HCA

PE Global; Sligo; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Sligo, Ireland. The role focuses on providing personal care and support to patients and residents in hospitals, nursing homes, or home-care settings, promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate holds QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent, with care skills training, good communication and Garda vetting clearance. Eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or equivalent is desirable or required, depending on the employer.
• Relevant training in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person.
• Garda vetting clearance is required.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients and residents in hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities or home-care settings.
• Promote patients’ comfort, dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Care Skills training

Care of the Older Person training

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Job Description

Location: Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland

Job Summary

A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is responsible for providing personal care and support to patients and residents in hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities or home-care settings. The main aim is to promote patients’ comfort, dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

Qualifications and Requirements

• QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or equivalent is desirable or required, depending on the employer.
• Relevant training in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person.
• Previous healthcare experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of infection control, manual handling and safeguarding.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Garda vetting clearance.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.