Healthcare assistant

Care Network Ireland; Sligo; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

24/7 office support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Sick pay (eligibility)

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Opportunities across diverse settings

Job summary

Care Network Ireland is recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our facility in Co Sligo on full-time and part-time roles. You will support patients with daily living, work within multidisciplinary teams, and help maintain a clean, safe environment across hospital and community settings.

Essential requirements include QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support and 150 hours of care experience, plus up-to-date training in manual handling, health & safety, and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to a range of shifts and patient needs.
• Commitment to person-centred care and maintaining dignity of patients.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention.
• Assist with meal preparation and food service in line with HACCP guidelines.
• Safely transport patients, equipment, and documentation as required.
• Follow all health & safety, infection prevention, and organisational policies.
• Participate in mandatory training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Care Network Ireland are currently recruiting Healthcare assistants to join healthcare facility in Co Sligo for full-time and part-time roles. As a Healthcare assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care across hospital and community healthcare settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist patients with their daily needs while helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support patients with personal care and activities of daily living.

Work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention.

Assist with meal preparation and food service in line with food safety and HACCP guidelines.

Safely transport patients, equipment, supplies, and documentation as required.

Follow all Health & Safety, infection prevention, and organisational policies.

Participate in mandatory training and ongoing professional development.

Essential Requirements:

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support (all 8 modules completed) or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Have a minimum of 150 hours' work experience providing care within a residential service, hospital, or community-based setting.

Up-to-date training in Manual Handling, Health & Safety, Food Safety/HACCP, CPI/PMAV.

Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

A compassionate, professional, and patient-focused approach.

A full, clean driving licence is desirable, although it is not essential for the role.

Be flexible and available to work a range of shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and public holiday hours as required.

International Police Clearance (if lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months after the age of 16)

Desirable:

Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare, or community care setting.

Knowledge of healthcare best practices, including infection prevention and food safety.

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rates from €18.01 to €50.79, depending on shift, assignment and experience.

Weekly pay for added convenience.

Flexible working hours to suit your availability.

Easy shift management through our digital booking app.

24/7 support from our dedicated office team.

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Sick pay (subject to eligibility).

Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

Opportunities to work across a diverse range of healthcare settings, helping you broaden your experience and support your professional development.