Relief Healthcare Assistant – Wicklow

AA Euro Healthcare; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is seeking Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) for relief and ongoing agency opportunities across Wicklow. The role offers flexible shifts including day, night, weekend and public holidays, with support from our recruitment team.

Ideal candidates hold a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare and have good weekly availability, Garda Vetting or willingness to complete it, and references. Driving licence is a plus for locations with limited public transport.

Qualifications

• Full QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules/120 credits) in Healthcare or related field.
• Good weekly availability and flexibility for agency work.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Garda Vetting or willingness to complete the Garda Vetting process.
• 3 x satisfactory references/statements of employment.
• Current Manual Handling and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A full driving licence is desirable, particularly for opportunities in locations with limited public transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief and ongoing agency care as requested across Wicklow.
• Respond to client requirements with reliable, consistent scheduling.
• Maintain professional conduct and uphold care standards during shifts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexibility/availability

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (8 modules/120 credits)

Full eligibility to work in Ireland

Job description

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

Recently Graduated? We`d Love to Hear from You!
If you have recently completed your full QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare, this is an excellent opportunity to begin building your experience across healthcare and disability services.

What We Offer

• Flexible relief and agency opportunities across Wicklow.
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Day, night, weekend and public holiday shifts
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of healthcare and disability services
• Excellent opportunity for recent QQI Level 5 Healthcare graduates
• Support throughout onboarding from our dedicated recruitment team
• Ongoing scheduling support once fully registered

Essential Requirements

• Full QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules/120 credits) in one of the following; Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, Health Service Skills and Community Health Services
• Good weekly availability and flexibility for agency work
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland
• Garda Vetting or willingness to complete the Garda Vetting process
• 3 x satisfactory references/statements of employment
• Current Manual Handling and CPR/First Aid certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A full driving licence is desirable, particularly for opportunities in locations with limited public transport

As these are relief/agency positions, hours are based on client requirements and are not guaranteed. We are therefore looking for candidates who can provide regular weekly availability and flexibility.

Sponsorship is not available for these positions. Applicants must already hold the appropriate eligibility to work in Ireland.