Relief Support Worker – Cork

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency shifts

Competitive pay

Shifts day/night/weekend/PH

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is seeking Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) for relief and ongoing agency opportunities across Cork City and surrounding suburbs. Whether you have just completed the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare or are an experienced HCA seeking more flexibility, we offer roles that provide valuable experience across healthcare, disability, and residential care services.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Good weekly availability and flexibility to work agency shifts.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland and Garda Vetting or willingness to complete vetting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to service users across various settings.
• Support with daily living activities and mobility, under supervision and direction.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare

Job description

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

Whether you`ve recently completed your QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare or are an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for more flexibility, we have opportunities to help you gain valuable experience across healthcare, disability and residential care services.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care.

What We Offer

• Flexible relief and agency opportunities across Cork City and surrounding suburbs
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Day, night, weekend and public holiday shifts, depending on service requirements.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of healthcare and disability services
• Excellent opportunity for recent QQI Level 5 Healthcare graduates

Essential Requirements

• Full QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules/120 credits) in one of the following; Healthcare Support, Full QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules/120 credits) in Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, Health Service Skills, Community Health Services or an accepted equivalent qualification.
• Good weekly availability and flexibility to work agency shifts.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Garda Vetting or willingness to complete the vetting process.
• Three satisfactory employment references or statements of employment.
• Current Manual Handling and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, reliable and professional approach to supporting others.
• Full driving licence is desirable, particularly for services 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.

Employment permit sponsorship is not available for these positions. Applicants must already have the appropriate permission to work in Ireland.