Healthcare Assistant

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice; Cork; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice is seeking a caring Healthcare Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team. You will support residents and patients with personal care, comfort, and wellbeing in a compassionate environment.

You will work with nurses and allied health professionals to ensure holistic, high-quality care that respects dignity and preferences. The role emphasises person-centred support and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Formación

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support is essential.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Healthcare Assistant or similar.
• Candidates must demonstrate personal competence to discharge duties.

Responsabilidades

• Assist residents with personal care tasks and daily living activities.
• Provide practical support and contribute to comfort and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health staff to meet physical, emotional and social needs.

Conocimientos

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

1+ year experience

Personal care tasks

Educación

QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills

QQI Level 5 Community Health Services

Descripción del empleo

The Role

We are seeking a caring and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team, dedicated to providing outstanding care for older persons. As an essential member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our residents and patients.

The Role

We are seeking a caring and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team, dedicated to providing outstanding care for older persons. As an essential member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our residents and patients. In this rewarding position, you will assist with a range of personal care tasks, offer practical support, and contribute to the overall comfort and wellbeing of those in our care. You will work closely with nursing and allied health professionals, helping to ensure that the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents and patients are met with compassion and dignity. Your contribution will be integral to maintaining the high standards of care that define Marymount University Hospital & Hospice. All aspects of your work will reflect our core values, policies, and procedures, directly supporting our mission to deliver exceptional, holistic care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

Essential Criteria

• The relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) level 5 qualification* OR
• An equivalent relevant health care qualification or a comparable healthcare qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) NARIC Ireland framework AND
• Have a minimum 1-year experience as a Healthcare Assistant or a comparable role AND
• Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support
• QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 5 Community Care
• QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills
• QQI Level 5 Community Health Services

Desirable Requirements

• Having experience in a specialised palliative care setting would be advantageous

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Healthcare Assistant from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.