Healthcare Assistant

Access Healthcare; Navan; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Weekly pay

Full flexibility - you choose when and

A variety of shifts and ID settings

Job summary

Access Healthcare is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) for Meath across residential and community settings. Enjoy flexible agency shifts, choosing days, nights and weekends that fit your schedule while delivering person-centred care.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (3 core modules) and a minimum of 6 months experience in Ireland. ID client experience is highly desirable, with full eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare with 3 core modules.
• Minimum 6 months experience in the Republic of Ireland.
• Experience working with ID clients is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and medication support.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing.
• Support service users with daily activities and community participation.
• Follow individual care and support plans.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and person-centred environment.
• Report any concerns or changes to the appropriate senior staff member.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Medication support

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

Are you a compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible work in Meath?

Do you want to take control of your schedule while making a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities?

Access Healthcare is seeking experienced and qualified Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our growing Meath team. We work with a variety of Intellectual Disability services across the county, offering flexible agency opportunities that allow you to build your experience while choosing shifts that work for you.

Position: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Agency Role
Location: County Meath and surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
Contract: Flexible agency shifts (days, nights, weekends)

As a Healthcare Assistant with Access Healthcare, you'll support a range of ID clients across Meath in residential and community-based settings. You will provide person-centred care while helping service users maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Whether you're looking for regular full-time hours or additional shifts around your existing commitments, Access Healthcare can provide the flexibility you need.

Why Choose Access Healthcare?

• Competitive rates with weekly pay
• Full flexibility - you choose when and where you work
• A variety of shifts and ID settings
• Holiday Pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team

Key Duties:

• Provide compassionate personal care and daily living support
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and medication support as per training
• Promote dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing
• Support service users with daily activities and community participation
• Follow individual care and support plans
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and person-centred environment
• Report any concerns or changes to the appropriate senior staff member

Essential Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (Minimum of 3 Core Modules)
• Minimum 6 months recent experience in the Republic of Ireland
• Experience working with ID clients is highly desirable
• Ability to adapt to different care environments
• Full eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland

Take charge of your career with an agency that puts your needs first.

At Access Healthcare, we support healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and want greater flexibility in their working lives.

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