Health Care Assistant

Blackrock Health; Galway; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is inviting applications for Health Care Assistants on a full and part-time basis. You will work under supervision to provide practical nursing support, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain clean, well-organised ward areas.

The role requires a FETAC Level 5 qualification, about 1 year of relevant experience, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Night and weekend flexibility is available to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• FETAC Level 5 qualification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living under supervision and deliver practical nursing care assistance.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to support patient hygiene and mobility needs.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and order, including bed making and stock checks.
• Assist in handling clinical equipment hygiene and waste disposal according to policy.
• Support patients in moving safely around the unit and transport specimens to the laboratory as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

FETAC Level 5 Major Award

Job description

Applications are invited for the positions of Health Care Assistant on a full and part time basis.

The Role

• Work under the supervision of the CNM/ Nurse in Charge at all times
• Deliver practical nursing care assistance
• Collaborate with the nursing staff in helping patients with the activities of daily living
• Assist in keeping all unit areas clean and tidy
• Cleaning and making up unoccupied beds when necessary
• Attending to the hygiene of equipment such as I.V. stands, infusion pumps, hoists, bed cages, patient chairs, commodes and other ward equipment
• Attend to spillages by reporting same to housekeeping as quickly as possible in order to prevent accidents
• Assist in the disposal of clinical waste according to hospital policy
• Assist mobile but disorientated patients to navigate safely around the unit
• Delivering specimens to the laboratory when necessary
• Checking unit stock and listing those which need re-ordering
• Maintaining orderly storage of supplies
• Any other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager

The Candidate

• FETAC Qualification - Major Award, Level 5
• Previous experience (1 year) in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Flexibility in work practices - this role may involve working nights and weekends

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, December 4th 2026