Healthcare assistant

Access Healthcare (Ireland); Stradbally; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Competitive rates

Job summary

Access Healthcare is recruiting Healthcare Assistants with nursing home experience for agency opportunities across Laois. This is a great chance for experienced HCAs seeking flexible agency work and to choose shifts around their availability.

The role focuses on high-quality, person-centred care, assistance with daily living activities, mobility, nutrition and hydration, and working within the nursing home team to promote dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Previous nursing home experience in Ireland is essential.
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (minimum 3 core modules)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Garda vetting and relevant compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assisting with mobility, nutrition and hydration.
• Supporting residents with their individual needs and care plans.
• Promoting dignity, independence and choice at all times.
• Working effectively as part of the nursing home team.
• Maintaining a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for residents.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team worker

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Nursing Home Experience | Laois

Access Healthcare is currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants with nursing home experience for agency opportunities across Laois.

This is a great opportunity for experienced HCAs looking for flexible agency work and the ability to choose shifts around their availability.

The Role

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents.

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities.

• Assisting with mobility, nutrition and hydration.

• Supporting residents with their individual needs and care plans.

• Promoting dignity, independence and choice at all times.

• Working effectively as part of the nursing home team.

• Maintaining a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for residents.

Requirements

• Previous nursing home experience in Ireland is essential.

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (minimum 3 core modules)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Garda vetting and relevant compliance documentation.

What Access Healthcare Offers

• Flexible agency shifts

• Choose shifts that suit your availability

• Opportunities across Laois

• Competitive rates of pay

• Weekly pay

• Dedicated support from your Access Healthcare consultant

• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of nursing home settings

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