Healthcare Assistant

Role Summary

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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our clinical care team. The successful candidate will provide direct, high-quality person-centered care and essential daily living support to residents/patients within our facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents/patients with daily living activities, including mobility, personal hygiene, dressing, and dietary requirements.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patient conditions, vital signs, or behavioral patterns to the supervising nursing staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable therapeutic environment in compliance with infection control and healthcare safety standards.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting independence and respecting individual dignity.
• Assist multi-disciplinary healthcare teams with clinical administrative duties, equipment preparation, and patient transport.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Must hold a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification in Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support, or an equivalent international qualification. (Alternatively, the employer may sponsor a candidate who formally commits to completing this qualification within 2 years of the employment start date).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-collaboration skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights, as dictated by rotation schedules.

Location

SAINT BRENDAN'S Mulranny Westport Co. Mayo F28 A386 - Ireland