Desired Skills: QQI Level 5 with all Modules completed.

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Job Description

Location: Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland

Job Summary

A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is responsible for providing personal care and support to patients and residents in hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities or home-care settings. The main aim is to promote patients’ comfort, dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

Qualifications and Requirements

• QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or equivalent is desirable or required, depending on the employer.

• Relevant training in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person.

• Previous healthcare experience is an advantage.

• Knowledge of infection control, manual handling and safeguarding.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Garda vetting clearance.

• Eligibility to work in Ireland.