Healthcare Assistant

PEGlobal; Cork; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking a caring Healthcare Assistant to join our healthcare team in Cork, Ireland. The successful candidate will provide high-quality personal care and support to residents and patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

Under the direction of registered nursing staff, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive and person-centred care environment. Eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent is generally required.
• Experience in hospital or healthcare setting is desirable.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of personal care and infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of patient safety, dignity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient and caring attitude.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Skills

English proficiency

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a caring, compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our healthcare team in Cork, Ireland.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality personal care and support to residents and patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

The Healthcare Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of registered nursing staff and contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive and person-centred care environment.

Essential qualifications and requirements

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification or equivalent recognised qualification is generally required by employers.
• Previous experience in a hospital, nursing home or healthcare setting is desirable.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of personal care and infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of patient safety, dignity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient and caring attitude.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.