Healthcare Assistant

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring a Healthcare Assistant for one of the best Nursing Homes in Co Cork who is passionate about improving the quality of life of their residents and places a strong importance on social, physical, and mental stimulation.

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time or Part-time

 Responsibilities

• Help provide residents with excellent, all-encompassing care while consistently advancing their equality and dignity.
  

• Completing chores that have been assigned and delegated involves providing direct care as well as all areas of daily living, such as eating, dressing, undressing, toileting, washing, and conversing with others.
  

• Encourage each resident's freedom while respecting their privacy and dignity.
  

• Residents with limited mobility should receive special attention and assistance.
  

• Recognize, comprehend, and adhere to care plans; notify nurses right away if a resident's physical or mental condition changes.
  

• Preserving a secure atmosphere for the home's occupants, employees, and guests.
  

• Effectively communicate with each resident and their family members or representatives.
  

• Participate in and improve the caliber of resident events and activities.
  

Requirements

• Cheerful, caring, positive, dependable and compassionate approach to care
  

• Genuine interest in supporting and caring for elderly residents
  

• Ability to provide companionship and emotional support
  

• Ability to assist with personal care, meals and mobility
  

• Minimum 1 year of experience in elderly care preferred
  

• Candidates without prior experience are also welcome to pursue a career in healthcare
  

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare completed or in progress
  

• Relevant Nursing or Allied Health qualification is desirable but not essential
  

• Willingness to complete Garda vetting and obtain clearance
  

• Ability to provide suitable character references
  

• Fluent English communication skills
  

Benefits

• Healthcare Assistant bonus scheme with up to €9,750 in bonus payments
  

• €750 tax-free bonus after 9 months for eligible candidates who join before March 2027
  

• Maternity, Adoptive and Surrogacy Leave
  

• Employee referral rewards
  

• Employee wellbeing programme
  

• Bike-to-Work Scheme
  

• Tax Saver Commuter Ticket Scheme
  

• Guaranteed contracted hours with additional hours available
  

• Monthly “Above and Beyond” and Length of Service Awards
  

• Additional annual leave days
  

• Free uniform provided
  

• Educational assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities
  

• Staff appreciation weeks
  

• Health and wellbeing events
  

• Christmas Savings Club