Healthcare Assistant

Anonymous; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Diverse experience across settings

Team support

Job summary

Anonymous is recruiting qualified Healthcare Assistants for full-time and part-time roles in Kilkenny's elderly services facilities. You will support patients with personal care and daily activities as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a compassionate, person-centred approach, good communication and the ability to follow care plans, maintain hygiene, assist with meals, and support safe patient movement.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (all 8 modules) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 150 hours' relevant healthcare/care experience
• Current Manual Handling, Health & Safety, Food Safety/HACCP and CPI/PMAV training, where applicable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Required Garda vetting/background checks
• International Police Clearance may be required where applicable

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living
• Support patient dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with nurses and healthcare professionals
• Follow care plans, health & safety and infection prevention procedures
• Assist with meals in line with HACCP requirements
• Support the safe movement of patients, equipment and supplies
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Complete mandatory training as required

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (8 modules)

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Kilkenny

Our client is recruiting qualified Healthcare Assistants for full-time and part-time opportunities within elderly services healthcare facilities in Kilkenny.

You will support patients and service users with personal care and daily activities while working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role requires a professional, compassionate and person-centred approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living
• Support patient dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with nurses and healthcare professionals
• Follow care plans, health & safety and infection prevention procedures
• Assist with meals in line with HACCP requirements
• Support the safe movement of patients, equipment and supplies
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Complete mandatory training as required

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (all 8 modules) or equivalent recognised qualification
• Minimum 150 hours' relevant healthcare/care experience
• Current Manual Handling, Health & Safety, Food Safety/HACCP and CPI/PMAV training, where applicable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Required Garda vetting/background checks
• International Police Clearance may be required where applicable

What We Offer

• €18.01–€50.79 per hour, depending on assignment, shift and experience
• Weekly pay, subject to applicable terms
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Support from the team
• Refer a Friend scheme, where applicable
• Opportunities to gain experience across different healthcare settings

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