Care Network Ireland is seeking Healthcare Assistants for opportunities within Elderly Services healthcare facilities in County Cork. Full-time and part-time positions may be available, with a range of shift patterns.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support patients and service users with their daily care needs while working as part of a wider healthcare team. You will contribute to a safe, respectful and person-centred environment across healthcare settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support with personal care and activities of daily living, in line with individual care plans and service requirements.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, healthcare professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Promote the dignity, privacy, independence and wellbeing of patients and service users.
- Support the maintenance of a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Assist with meal preparation and food service in accordance with relevant food safety and HACCP procedures.
- Assist with the safe movement and transportation of patients, equipment, supplies and documentation, where required.
- Follow health and safety, infection prevention and organisational policies and procedures.
- Complete required mandatory training and participate in relevant professional development.
Essential Requirements
- QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, with all 8 modules completed, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- A minimum of 150 hours' relevant care experience in a residential, hospital or community-based setting.
- Relevant and current training in Manual Handling, Health & Safety, Food Safety/HACCP and CPI/PMAV, where required for the assignment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
- International Police Clearance may be required where an applicant has lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months after the age of 16.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working in a hospital, healthcare or community care environment.
- Knowledge of infection prevention, food safety and other relevant healthcare practices.
What We Offer
- Hourly rates from €18.01 to €50.79, depending on the assignment, shift, experience and applicable pay arrangements.
- Weekly pay, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
- Flexible working opportunities, subject to service requirements and available shifts.
- Support from the Care Network Ireland team.
- Refer a Friend scheme, where applicable.
- Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of healthcare environments.
