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The main function of a healthcare assistant is to support the nursing and healthcare personnel in providing the highest level of care for people in need. These roles are often seen as the bedrock o.... read the full job profile

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City of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland | £ 0 - 0 Per year | Temporary

AGC Healthcare is part of the Eden Recruitment Group and is a leading healthcare recruitment firm with offices on Crampton Quay (adjacent to the river Liffey) in Temple Bar, Dublin. We work in partnership with public and private healthcare providers across all grades and disciplines.We provide a fast, professional and reliable service. With our lar ...

AGC Healthcare is part of the Eden Recruitment Group and is a leading healthcare recruitment firm with offices on Crampton Quay (adjacent to the river Liffey) in Temple Bar, Dublin. We work in partnership with public and private healthcare providers across all grades and disciplines.We provide a fast, professional and reliable service. With our lar ...

Employer: AGC Healthcare, Posted 28 Feb 2015

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HCA work in Hereford NHS Hospital

Hereford, County of Herefordshire, England | £ 10 - 14 Per hour | Contract

We are currently looking for Health Care Assistants to work in Wye Valley NHS Trust Hospital in Hereford. There are block bookings and ad hoc shifts available to grab including long days, nights and weekends with rates up to £14 per hr.In order to apply you need to have some past NHS Hospital experience from the UKFor more information please call A ...

We are currently looking for Health Care Assistants to work in Wye Valley NHS Trust Hospital in Hereford. There are block bookings and ad hoc shifts available to grab including long days, nights and weekends with rates up to £14 per hr.In order to apply you need to have some past NHS Hospital experience from the UKFor more information please call A ...

Employer: TTM Healthcare, Posted 24 Feb 2015

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Looking for HCAs in Birmingham to work in leading hospitals

Birmingham, West Midlands, England | £ 9 - 12 Per hour | Contract

Looking for HCAs in Birmingham who have had previous hospital experience in the UK.Rates are competitive and hours are flexible. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Call Renee on [... Click Apply...]8 or apply online.

Looking for HCAs in Birmingham who have had previous hospital experience in the UK.Rates are competitive and hours are flexible. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Call Renee on [... Click Apply...]8 or apply online.

Employer: TTM Healthcare, Posted 24 Feb 2015

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Advanced Home Care Support Worker Job Dublin

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland | Permanent

Myhomecare.ie with their client are seeking experienced advanced home care assistants to work with a client in their home in DublinCandidates must have a relevant Fetac Level 5 qualification (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person modules minimum) in addition to in-date certificates in People Moving and Handling.Previous Homecare experience is essential ...

Myhomecare.ie with their client are seeking experienced advanced home care assistants to work with a client in their home in DublinCandidates must have a relevant Fetac Level 5 qualification (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person modules minimum) in addition to in-date certificates in People Moving and Handling.Previous Homecare experience is essential ...

Employer: Servisource, Posted 11 Feb 2015

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Healthcare Assistant - Offaly

Shinrone, Offaly, Ireland | Contract

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for experienced Healthcare Assistants to work with a child with complex needs in their own home in Shinrone Co.Offaly. The main duties of the carer will be assisting the parents in Activities of Daily Living for the child, while also ensuring safety is maintained. Shift Requirements: 12hour days Monday – Sunday ...

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for experienced Healthcare Assistants to work with a child with complex needs in their own home in Shinrone Co.Offaly. The main duties of the carer will be assisting the parents in Activities of Daily Living for the child, while also ensuring safety is maintained. Shift Requirements: 12hour days Monday – Sunday ...

Employer: Communicare Healthcare, Posted 10 Feb 2015

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Healthcare Assistant - South Dublin

Healthcare Assistant - South Dublin, Dublin, Ireland | Bank, Temporary, Contract

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the South Dublin area on a rolling basis. The successful candidates will be working in their immediate, with a number of clients assisting them in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursing Homes around Dublin, offerin ...

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the South Dublin area on a rolling basis. The successful candidates will be working in their immediate, with a number of clients assisting them in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursing Homes around Dublin, offerin ...

Employer: Communicare Healthcare, Posted 10 Feb 2015

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Healthcare Assistant - North Dublin

North Dublin, Dublin, Ireland | Contract, Bank, Temporary

Communicare Healthcare is currently recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the North Dublin area (Blanchardstown, Cabra, Coolock and Finglas). The successful candidates will be working in their immediate area, assisting a number of clients in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursi ...

Communicare Healthcare is currently recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the North Dublin area (Blanchardstown, Cabra, Coolock and Finglas). The successful candidates will be working in their immediate area, assisting a number of clients in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursi ...

Employer: Communicare Healthcare, Posted 10 Feb 2015

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Healthcare Assistant - Finglas

Finglas, Dublin, Ireland | Contract, Bank, Temporary

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the Dublin 11 (Finglas Area) on a rolling basis. The successful candidates will be working in their immediate area, assisting a number of clients in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursing Homes around Dublin, offer ...

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the Dublin 11 (Finglas Area) on a rolling basis. The successful candidates will be working in their immediate area, assisting a number of clients in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursing Homes around Dublin, offer ...

Employer: Communicare Healthcare, Posted 10 Feb 2015

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Healthcare Assistant - Cabra

Cabra, Dublin, Ireland | Contract, Bank, Temporary

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the Cabra area on a rolling basis. The successful candidates will be working in the immediate area, assisting a number of clients in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursing Homes around Dublin, offering successful a ...

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the Cabra area on a rolling basis. The successful candidates will be working in the immediate area, assisting a number of clients in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursing Homes around Dublin, offering successful a ...

Employer: Communicare Healthcare, Posted 10 Feb 2015

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Healthcare Assistant - Blanchardstown

Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland | Contract

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the Blanchardstown area on a rolling basis. The successful candidates will be working in the immediate area, assisting a number of clients in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursing Homes around Dublin, offering suc ...

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the Blanchardstown area on a rolling basis. The successful candidates will be working in the immediate area, assisting a number of clients in a homecare setting. We also provide an agency service to a number of prominent Nursing Homes around Dublin, offering suc ...

Employer: Communicare Healthcare, Posted 10 Feb 2015

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Healthcare Assistant - Artane

Artane, Dublin, Ireland | Contract

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the Artane area on a rolling basis. The successful candidate will be working in the immediate area, assisting as part of a rostered team, providing care to a client in a homecare setting.Our Carers are an integral part of the Communicare Healthcare team, providi ...

Communicare Healthcare is recruiting for compassionate, caring Healthcare Assistants in the Artane area on a rolling basis. The successful candidate will be working in the immediate area, assisting as part of a rostered team, providing care to a client in a homecare setting.Our Carers are an integral part of the Communicare Healthcare team, providi ...

Employer: Communicare Healthcare, Posted 10 Feb 2015

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Healthcare assistants required in Rotherham

Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England | £ 9.5 - 14 Per hour | Permanent

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting Healthcare assistants (HCAs) to work at a variety of Community hospitals based in Lincolnshire. We are able to offer part time or full time hours, days and nights to suit your needs. Successful candidates will currently be living in the UK have effective communication skills, excellent attendance record and a ...

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting Healthcare assistants (HCAs) to work at a variety of Community hospitals based in Lincolnshire. We are able to offer part time or full time hours, days and nights to suit your needs. Successful candidates will currently be living in the UK have effective communication skills, excellent attendance record and a ...

Employer: TTM Healthcare, Posted 09 Feb 2015

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Student Nurses and Healthcare Assistants

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland | Bank

Student Nurses and Healthcare AssistantsCpl Healthcare are currently recruiting nursing students with excellent work ethic and communication skills for agency work in HSE and private facilities in Dublin.Requirements:Applications from Student Nurses and experienced Healthcare Assistants or Healthcare Assistants with Fetac Level 5 in Healthcare Support are also welcome. He ...

Student Nurses and Healthcare AssistantsCpl Healthcare are currently recruiting nursing students with excellent work ethic and communication skills for agency work in HSE and private facilities in Dublin.Requirements:Applications from Student Nurses and experienced Healthcare Assistants or Healthcare Assistants with Fetac Level 5 in Healthcare Support are also welcome. He ...

Employer: CPL Healthcare, Posted 06 Feb 2015

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HCA's for leading trust in Shropshire

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England | £ 10 - 12 Per hour | Contract

Leading hospital is looking for Health Care Assistants to work in Shropshire to work full-time hours. Pay rate is really good, start immediate. Hospital experience mandatoryDon't miss out call Renee today on [... Click Apply...]8 or apply on-line to advert.

Leading hospital is looking for Health Care Assistants to work in Shropshire to work full-time hours. Pay rate is really good, start immediate. Hospital experience mandatoryDon't miss out call Renee today on [... Click Apply...]8 or apply on-line to advert.

Employer: TTM Healthcare, Posted 03 Feb 2015

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Healthcare Assistants

Dublin Midleinster, Dublin, Ireland | Bank

Healthcare Assistants required in Dublin SouthCpl Healthcare are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants for ongoing Agency work in Dublin South area.Applicants are required to have Fetac Level 5 in Healthcare Support with recent relevant Hospital or Nursing Home experience. Community Care experience desirable.Clean full driving licence is required for ...

Healthcare Assistants required in Dublin SouthCpl Healthcare are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants for ongoing Agency work in Dublin South area.Applicants are required to have Fetac Level 5 in Healthcare Support with recent relevant Hospital or Nursing Home experience. Community Care experience desirable.Clean full driving licence is required for ...

Employer: CPL Healthcare, Posted 15 Dec 2014

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About this role

The main function of a healthcare assistant is to support the nursing and healthcare personnel in providing the highest level of care for people in need. These roles are often seen as the bedrock of good patient care as they are very ‘hands on’ and you spend more time with the patients than any of the other healthcare jobs. It is therefore possible to build strong relationships with the people you are helping and make a daily difference in peoples’ lives.

With the emphasis on health care services now moving more to community services, health care assistant jobs become even more important in enabling a person to retain as much independence as possible whilst receiving the care they need. There are many places where health care assistant vacancies can be found, for example:

Health Service Executive (HSE) hospitals, clinics and day care centres

Private hospital and clinics

Nursing, residential and care homes

Community services

Within these areas, you can find a healthcare assistant vacancy in all the medical and healthcare specialties such as: orthopaedics; paediatrics; geriatrics; oncology; general surgery; general medical; psychiatric and mental health; the physically disabled; maternity; gynaecology; operating theatres; outpatient clinics and accident and emergency departments; neurology and neurosurgical wards and departments; cardiology and cardiothoracic wards and departments; learning disabilities; plus many others.

Requirements for healthcare assistant jobs vary from employer to employer. Some require just a basic education and school leaving certificates with maybe a patient handling, CPR or first aid certificate and some request at least a FETAC level 5 in a healthcare subject. Either way, most employers offer on the job training specific to their particular speciality – for example, caring for the aged or for psychiatric patients, etc.

Job descriptions may vary according to the work specialty and where the job is but there are several general tasks expected of most health care assistants.

These include:

Washing and turning patients who are confined in bed

Assisting those who are mobile with their hygiene – baths or showers, shaving, hair washing, etc.

Helping patients to mobilise and to dress

Assisting with toilet needs – whether that means helping the person to a toilet or taking a bedpan or urinal to them

Taking and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc) plus reporting any abnormalities to a senior person

Helping patients to eat where necessary

Keeping the patients environment clean and tidy

Providing social interaction to prevent boredom and depression

Making beds

Observing patients who may place themselves in danger

Key skills

Have empathy, patience and compassion

Be able to put other people’ needs before your own

Possess excellent communication skills

Have the ability to build good rapport with people

Be willing and able to help nursing and other healthcare staff as and when necessary

Be able to take initiative within scope of practice

Have a deep respect for people’s dignity and right to privacy (especially the need for confidentiality)

Treat each patient as an individual

Be reliable, trustworthy and maintain the highest integrity

Possess a good sense of humour

Have good organisational skills

Be flexible

Be able to take instructions from more senior members of the healthcare team

Have an understanding of and a willingness to stay within your own limitations

Be committed to continually improving knowledge and staying up to date with the latest innovations

Love working with people and/or children

There are many training colleges offering health and social care courses leading to the FETAC 5 award. These courses take from eight months to one year to complete and can be full or part time (some are also offered on a correspondence basis). They are normally modular in structure with some modules being mandatory (such as: care skills; care support; safety and health at work; communications; and work experience) and some optional (for example: nutrition; anatomy and physiology; child development; human growth and development; caring for children; care of people with mental illness; occupational first aid; palliative care; and care of the older person). For people wishing to use this award as a starting point for further healthcare courses there are modules such as ‘An introduction to nursing’ which may assist with an application to study nursing at a later stage.

So, health care assistant jobs are not only rewarding in themselves, but can also lead to more senior positions and careers within healthcare such as nursing, supervisory, lead and management positions.

To be effective as a healthcare assistant, you will also need to

Be familiar with and follow the policies and procedures of your institution and profession

Understand and abide by the legal issues pertinent to the healthcare assistant job
Assist with the training of new recruits

Understand and maintain superior infection control techniques and measures, including: hand washes; hand sprays; disposal of medical waste; handling of linen; correct handling and management of any laboratory specimens; etc.

Participate in the care of aids and equipment plus stock control where appropriate

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