HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT (AGENCY HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS)

Job Description

Job Title: Agency Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Ref No: VAC-24445

Location: County Kildare, Ireland

Vacancy Type: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full Time

ISM Recruitment, a division of the Irish School of Motoring, is actively seeking skilled Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to join their team on a flexible, temporary basis. As a Tier 2 provider to Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE), ISM offers opportunities to work in public sector HSE facilities across Co.Kildare, Ireland & surrounding areas.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide person-cantered care as outlined in residents’ care plans
Assist residents with personal hygiene
Support residents with eating and drinking
Follow instructions from nursing staff

Qualifications and Attributes:

Prior experience in a caring or support role
QQI Level 5 qualification with all 8 modules in a healthcare-related discipline
Completion of, or willingness to complete, the following training:
HSE land certificates
MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression)
HACCP (Level 2)
Patient Moving & Handling
Basic Life Support
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
Fire Safety
Good character
Own transport preferred due to location of clients
Flexibility to work various day and night shifts

Salary and Benefits:

€16.68 to €21.15 per hour depending on proven previous experience. Premium rates apply for weekends, bank holidays, and qualification.
Excellent holiday entitlements
After-hours support
Flexible working hours
Access to an award-winning booking platform
Opportunities to work throughout the HSE and private care facilities
Free Garda Vetting
Statutory Sick Pay
Salaries/Rates determined by HSE standardized pay scales

Please Note:

No visa or sponsorship available; only those with the right to work in Ireland and a valid visa may apply.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please click on the Apply button OR Request Details button for more information.

However, if you would like to contact us in person, please call us on Dublin 01-8912330 or Cork 021-4226688.

This vacancy is being advertised by ISM Recruitment a division of the Irish School of Motoring Group of companies, leaders in Driver Education since 1961.

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