Healthcare Assistant – Sligo

RecruitCare; Connacht; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Sligo, Ireland. The role involves supporting nursing staff, ensuring high-quality care for residents, and assisting with personal care needs. Candidates should have a QQI Level 5 qualification or be working towards it, along with good communication skills and a caring attitude. This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop within a committed organization. Apply today to take the next step in your healthcare career.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or relevant qualification.
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns including days, nights & weekends.
• Have a good level of English language skills.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in providing holistic care.
• Ensure residents' hygiene and personal care needs are maintained.
• Assist residents with eating, drinking, and mobilizing.
• Assisting residents with mobility and using appropriate aids.
• Escorting or transferring residents as directed by nursing staff.
• Assisting in End-of-Life Care.
• Carrying out other duties as required by nurse and management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Caring attitude

English language skills

Availability to work varied shifts

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or relevant qualification

QQI Level 5 modules in Care of the Elderly

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant – Sligo

Setting: Private Aged Care Facility

Location: Sligo, Ireland

Salary: Based on experience

About the Role

RecruitCare is seeking dedicated and skilled Healthcare Assistant to join our client's team in Sligo.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents
• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all time
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs
• Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids
• Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff
• Assisting in End-of-Life Care
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Qualifications And Skills

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare/Relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards).
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude.
• Have a good level of English language skills
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

Desirable Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 modules in Care of the Elderly (preferred).
• At least 1 year experience as Healthcare Assistant is preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed and skilled healthcare workers to thrive within a forward-thinking organisation. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

For further details, please send your CV to: [e-mail]