Healthcare Assistant

AGS Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Garda vetting

In-house training

Holiday pay

Fast onboarding

After-hours team support

Job summary

AGS Recruitment is seeking compassionate Health Care Assistants for immediate full-time and part-time agency shifts in Waterford and nearby areas. You will provide care across residential, nursing home, or hospital settings, with flexible scheduling and strong teamwork.

We offer competitive hourly rates with weekend and bank holiday premiums, Garda vetting and in-house training, fast onboarding and compliance support, after-hours team support, and holiday pay entitlements.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar care environment
• CPR and Patient Moving & Handling certificates (preferred)
• Full right to work in Ireland (no sponsorship available)
• Full driving licence (required)

Responsibilities

• Competitive hourly rates with premium pay for weekends and bank holidays
• Flexible scheduling – choose when and where you work
• Free Garda vetting and in-house training provided
• Fast, friendly onboarding and compliance support
• After-hours team support for your peace of mind
• Holiday pay entitlements included

Skills

Residential/Nursing/Hospital settings

Adult/Child disabilities care

Communication/Teamwork

Compassionate, person-centred care

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

About the Company

AGS Recruitment is a leading healthcare recruitment agency, connecting dedicated professionals with top-tier healthcare facilities across Ireland, the UK, and abroad.

About the Role

We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistants for immediate full-time and part-time agency shifts in Waterford and nearby areas.

Responsibilities

• Competitive hourly rates with premium pay for weekends and bank holidays
• Flexible scheduling – choose when and where you work
• Free Garda vetting and in-house training provided
• Fast, friendly onboarding and compliance support
• After-hours team support for your peace of mind
• Holiday pay entitlements included

Qualifications

• Relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar care environment
• Valid CPR and Patient Moving & Handling certificates (preferred)
• Full right to work in Ireland (no sponsorship available)
• Full driving licence (required)

Required Skills

• Previous experience working in residential, nursing home, or hospital settings
• Previous experience supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities in a compassionate, person-centred environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A compassionate and person-centred approach to care