Healthcare Assistant
Cork, County Cork, Ireland · Full Time
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare
- Eligibility
- Candidates with a QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or a related healthcare qualification, including those currently working toward it, may apply. Previous care experience is welcome but not mandatory. Applicants should have strong English communication skills, a caring attitude, and the flexibility to wor…
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Where you'll work
Job description
About the role
CareChoice Group Ireland brings more than two decades of experience in the nursing home sector and is working to be recognised as Ireland’s most trusted and respected nursing home brand. The organisation is hiring Healthcare Assistants on both full-time and part-time bases in Cork. This role offers the chance to build skills in a supportive workplace alongside an experienced healthcare team in a diverse, multicultural setting.
Key responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in delivering compassionate, holistic, high-standard care to residents.
- Support residents with hygiene and personal care while always preserving dignity and respect.
- Help residents with eating and drinking in accordance with their nutrition needs.
- Support mobility, including the use of appropriate aids where needed.
- Accompany and/or help transfer residents as instructed by nursing staff.
- Provide support in end-of-life care.
- Carry out other tasks assigned by nurses or management as required.
Requirements
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare, or another relevant healthcare qualification, is required or currently being pursued.
- Experience in a care environment is an advantage but not compulsory.
- Strong communication abilities and a kind, caring manner are important.
- A good standard of English is needed.
- Availability for varied rota patterns, including days, nights, weekends, and Monday-to-Sunday coverage, is required.
What’s on offer
- Enhanced pay for Sunday shifts and night work.
- Discounted FLYEfit gym membership.
- Death in service cover.
- Structured induction training.
- Supportive working atmosphere with guidance from supervisors and managers.
- Competitive pay rates.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- Career growth opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Extensive in-house training approved by NMBI.
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
- One free uniform each year.
- Free parking.
- Subsidised lunches.
Additional information
This position is open for both full-time and part-time engagement. The work is based onsite in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. Shift coverage may include days, nights, and weekends across the full week.