Healthcare Assistant - Laois - AA Euro Healthcare

Healthcare Assistant – Laois


  • Temporary
  • Laois
  • Reference Code: 6197

AA Euro Healthcare

AA Euro Healthcare is recruiting experienced Social Care Assistants for flexible agency opportunities across Laois and surrounding areas.

We have a range of relief, short-term and ongoing assignments available within residential, respite, day and community-based services. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate and dependable candidates who want to gain experience across different services while choosing shifts that suit their availability.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide person-centred support in line with individual care plans.
  • Assist service users with personal care and activities of daily living.
  • Promote independence, dignity, choice, inclusion and wellbeing.
  • Support participation in recreational, social and community activities.
  • Assist service users in working towards their individual goals.
  • Observe and report changes in service users needs or wellbeing.
  • Complete care records and other required documentation accurately.
  • Work effectively with social care, nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Follow HSE policies, HIQA standards, safeguarding procedures and infection-control requirements.

Candidate Requirements

  • Full QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, Applied Social Care Studies, Nursing Studies, Health Service Skills or Community Health Services.
  • Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
  • 3 x satisfactory references.
  • Current Manual Handling and CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A professional, reliable and person-centred approach.
  • Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
  • A full driving licence and access to your own transport are highly desirable, as shifts may be located in rural areas with limited public transport.

If you are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives and would like the flexibility offered by agency work, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now with your current CV to be considered for available opportunities in Laois.

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