Healthcare Assistant | Immediate Start

Access Healthcare; Sligo; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in shifts

Nights available

Competitive hourly rates

Paid weekly

Opportunity for extension of hours

Job summary

Access Healthcare in Sligo is seeking a caring Health Care Assistant to join our team, delivering high-quality support to residents and helping maintain a safe, comforting environment.

You will work closely with nursing staff, assist with daily care needs, monitor patient well-being, and encourage social activities to enhance overall quality of life for residents. The role offers flexible shifts and weekly pay in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 150 hours of relevant experience in an Irish healthcare setting.
• Forward-thinking and self-motivated.
• Energetic with a compassionate and caring nature.
• Full FETAC/ QQI Level 5 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily care needs: personal hygiene, meals, mobility
• Assist nursing staff by monitoring patient health and providing updates
• Create a safe, comforting environment for patients and families
• Encourage social activities to enhance patient well-being

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

• Lucrative Rates of Pay
• Dedicated Consultant to Listen to Your Needs
• Professional Development Opportunities

Join Our Team in Sligo!

Our Clients are on the hunt for a caring, empathetic, and reliable Healthcare Assistant. You will become a member of their care team, delivering and ensuring the highest levels of care to residents. If you have a caring heart and a drive to help others, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities of a HCA:

• Support patients with daily care needs: personal hygiene, meals, mobility
• Assist nursing staff by monitoring patient health and providing updates
• Create a safe, comforting environment for patients and families
• Encourage social activities to enhance patient well-being

Benefits of a HCA:

• Flexibility & Freedom of shift selection
• Line of work – Nights
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity for extension of hours
• Paid weekly
• Skills / Requirements

Location:

Sligo

Requirements of an HCA:

• Excellent communication skills
• At least 150 hours of relevant experience in an Irish healthcare setting
• Full FETAC/ QQI Level 5
• Forward-thinking & self-motivated
• Energetic with a compassionate and caring nature.

Rates of pay of a HCA:

€15-€20 per hour Day rate.

Enhanced Night rates & Sunday rates available.