Health Care Assistant

Galway
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

**We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship or support **About Direct MedicsThis year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.Positions Available:

Full-time for 2- 3 months
Day and Night Shifts, must be flexible to do both

Locations:
Clifden, Co. GalwayWe are looking for compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our healthcare team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients, monitoring their condition and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care including personal care. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.By submitting your interest, you are registering for future opportunities. Should a suitable position become available, we will contact you to discuss it further. Otherwise, we will retain your details for consideration in future relevant roles.Key Responsibilities:

Personal care- assisting with bathing/showering, washing, shaving, oral hygiene and continence requirements
General observations and updating patient records Providing support and encouragement to patients
Manual handling- using hoists/slide sheets

Requirements:

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or equivalent – minimum 2 modules including Care Skills & Care of the Older Person)
Relevant experience in a healthcare setting
Eligibility to work in Ireland
Manual Handling & Patient Moving Training (we can provide free of charge)
Safety Intervention Training( We can provide free of charge)
Fluent English and excellent communication skills

BenefitsWe offer our Health Care Assistants market-leading benefits, including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates:

Excellent rates of pay
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Weekly pay
Ongoing training & development
24/7 support from our friendly team
Opportunities for career progression
Garda Vetting assistance provided
Free Uniform

To ApplySubmit your contact details and CV via the APPLY buttonTo discuss this role in further detail, contact our Nursing recruitment team directly on 00353 01 513 6278 or email at nursingrecruitment@directmedics.com for further information.Stay in the loop with all our internal job postings by registering for our new Direct Medics Connect service!
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