Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – (Clonakilty) | From €14.79 per hour
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €36,651–€45,939 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Private
- Closes
- 21 Sept 2026
About the Role
CareChoice is seeking Full-time/Part-time/Relief Healthcare Assistants in Clonakilty. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment with an experienced team of healthcare professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural setting.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to residents
- Ensuring residents' hygiene and personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all times
- Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs
- Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids
- Escorting or transferring residents as directed by the nursing staff
- Assisting in End-of-Life Care
- Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management
Requirements
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards)
- Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential
- Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude
- Good level of English language skills
- Availability to work varied shift patterns, days, nights, and weekends, across Monday to Sunday
Details
Location: Clonakilty, Cork
Contract type: Full-time, Part-time, Relief
Sector: private sector
Indicative salary: €36,651–€45,939 per year (HSE Health Care Assistant national pay scale, effective Jun 2026)
Closing date: 21 Sept 2026
What we offer
- Premium payments on Sundays and night shifts
- FLYEfit gym discount – stay active and healthy with discounted gym membership
- Death in Service Benefit
- Comprehensive induction training
- A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group
- Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved)
- Employee Assistance Programme – supporting your mental health and wellbeing
- Free parking
- Subsidised lunches
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of a Healthcare Assistant at CareChoice?
- The main duties include supporting nursing staff, maintaining residents' hygiene and personal care, assisting with eating and drinking, mobilizing residents, escorting or transferring residents, and assisting in End-of-Life Care.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards) is required. Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
- What are the shift patterns for this role?
- The role requires availability to work varied shift patterns, including days, nights, and weekends, across Monday to Sunday.
- What is the indicative salary for this role?
- €36,651–€45,939 per year (HSE Health Care Assistant national pay scale, effective Jun 2026)
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 21 Sept 2026