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 AvailableFull-time for 2- 3 monthsDay and Night Shifts, must be flexible to do bothLocations: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 ResponsibilitiesPersonal care- assisting with bathing/showering, washing, shaving, oral hygiene and continence requirementsGeneral observations and updating patient records Providing support and encouragement to patientsManual handling- using hoists/slide sheetsRequirementsQQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or equivalent – minimum 2 modules including Care Skills & Care of the Older Person)Relevant experience in a healthcare settingEligibility to work in IrelandManual Handling & Patient Moving Training (we can provide free of charge)Safety Intervention Training( We can provide free of charge)Fluent English and excellent communication skillsBenefitsWe offer our Health Care Assistants market-leading benefits, including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates:Excellent rates of payFlexible shifts to suit your lifestyleWeekly payOngoing training & development24/7 support from our friendly teamOpportunities for career progressionGarda Vetting assistance providedFree UniformTo ApplySubmit your contact details and CV via the APPLY buttonTo discuss this role in further detail, contact our Nursing recruitment team directly on or email at for further information.Stay in the loop with all our internal job postings by registering for our new Direct Medics Connect serviceBy joining, you'll be the first to hear about upcoming roles and remain part of our active talent pool.Register now on Connect