Healthcare Assistant
Excel Recruitment are currently hiring for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team for agency shift work. This position offers flexible working hours and opportunities in hospitals and nursing homes across Dublin and other parts of Leinster, giving you the freedom to choose from a variety of locations.
As a Healthcare Assistant you should be passionate about your work and committed to helping people while delivering the best in compassionate care to enhance the quality of life of their patients and to maintain the highest standards.
Self-employed staff are encouraged to apply also, as Excel is one of the few agencies who work with self-employed staff.
Location: Dublin
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts available
Responsibilities for this position:
1. Deliver high standards of care while maintaining dignity of the patient.
2. Carry out assigned tasks as directed.
3. Support the staff in caring for patients.
4. Assisting patients with daily personal care.
5. Take positive direction while working alone or as part of a team
Healthcare Assistant Requirements:
6. QQI Level 5 in healthcare (including Care Skills & Care of the Elderly)
7. Valid certificates: CPR, Patient Moving, Infection Control, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, CPI/MAPA (completed within last 18 months)
8. Minimum 2 written references
9. Strong knowledge of HIQA Standards
10. Must currently reside in Ireland with a valid work visa (if applicable)
What are the Benefits
11. Support from a leading recruitment agent to help grow your career.
12. Shifts available to suit your schedule.
13. Weekly pay and accumulative holiday pay entitlements
14. Direct access to our sister company Future Proof Training.