Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland Direct Medics Full time

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About Direct Medics

This 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

We 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 conditionand 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 recordsProviding support and encouragement to patients
  • Manual handling- using hoists/slide sheets

Requirements:

  • QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or equivalent – minimum 2 modules including CareSkills & 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

We 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 Apply

Submit your contact details and CV via the APPLY button

To discuss this role in further detail, contact our Nursing recruitment team directly on 0035301 513 6278 or email at [emailprotected] for further information.

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