Healthcare Assistant – Ballina

Hours: Flexible shifts to suit your requirements 

What we offer:  

• Competitive rates of pay €14.42 - €17.89
• Excellent Holiday entitlements
• Flexibility within your working schedule - you give your own availability
• Online bookings system
• A fully comprehensive induction training programme
• Full in-house training (CPR, Patient Manual Handling, etc)
• Refer a friend bonus
• 24-hour on call support
• Dedicated booking coordinator
• Continued personal & Professional development
• Opportunity to gain experience 

The role of the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to support nursing staff in the delivery of care to the Resident under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM2/CNM1) and Registered Nurse. The primary role is to provide direct and indirect day to day care to Residents.  

The Healthcare Assistant will support the provision of a high quality, clean and person-centred service including: 

• Assisting healthcare staff in caring for Residents. 
• Attending to housekeeping, catering, laundry, portering or general duties as assigned. 
• Duties assigned to the Healthcare Assistant will vary depending on the care setting

A Healthcare Assistant will demonstrate: 

• Knowledge of the service. 
• Knowledge of Health & Safety as it relates to the role.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Planning & organisational skills.
• Resident/Resident focus 
• FETAC/QQI Level 5in healthcare
• CPR & Patient Manual Handling
• 2 written references 
• Ability to work independently or part of a team 
• Have an empathetic and caring nature 
• Full vaccination record
• Must have (or be willing to complete) training as required
• Must have eligibility to work in Ireland
• Be willing to undertake Garda Vetting 

Servisource Contact:  

To apply for this position or for further information on the roles available, please contact: 

Angela Feeney on [email protected] quoting JO-2206-495582 in the subject bar.