
Health Care Assistant Nursing · HCA General
2 weeks ago
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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 / Part-time hours available
- Day and Night Shifts
- Hospitals, and Community Care Settings
Locations:
Cork
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
Benefits
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 or email at for further information.
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