Healthcare Assistant – Waterford

AA Euro Healthcare; Waterford; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is seeking Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) for relief and ongoing agency opportunities across Waterford City. The role involves high-quality, person-centred care, assisting with daily living activities, mobility support and promoting wellbeing.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, document changes, and adhere to HSE policies and safeguarding procedures. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in Ireland, Garda Vetting, 3 references and current Manual Handling and

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, Health Service Skills or Community Health Services.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Garda Vetting or willingness to complete.
• Three satisfactory employment references.
• Current Manual Handling and CPR/First Aid training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.
• Full driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support service users with personal care and daily living activities.
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with mobility and community participation.
• Observe and report changes in service users' needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare and multidisciplinary teams.
• Follow HSE policies, HIQA standards, safeguarding and infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support or related

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) for relief and ongoing agency opportunities across Waterford City.

If you`re looking for flexible shifts, competitive HSE-aligned rates and opportunities to work across a variety of healthcare services, we`d love to hear from you.

Please Note: Sponsorship is not available for these positions. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in Ireland.

The Role

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support service users with personal care and daily living activities.
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with mobility and community participation.
• Observe and report changes in service users` needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare and multidisciplinary teams.
• Follow HSE policies, HIQA standards, safeguarding and infection prevention procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Full QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, Health Service Skills or Community Health Services.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Garda Vetting or willingness to complete.
• Three satisfactory employment references.
• Current Manual Handling and CPR/First Aid training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.
• Full driving licence desirable.