Healthcare Assistant Jobs in Clare

Are you looking for Healthcare Assistant jobs in Clare?

Are you thinking of training to become an HCA in Clare? As a healthcare recruitment company that proudly calls Clare home, no one knows the ‘banner county’ like we do, so let’s take a closer look at how you can kick-start your career as an HCA in Clare.

Ireland has a great need for Healthcare Assistants, and county Clare is no exception. Like the rest of Ireland, we have an aging population of people who need more care, and who require the services of nursing homes, home care and hospital care. Clare needs more HCAs to provide direct patient care and support which means there are lots of HCA jobs and opportunities in Clare.

Healthcare Assistants in Clare

Depending on the specific healthcare setting, Healthcare Assistants work with nurses or other healthcare professionals to provide support to patients and help them with the day-to-day activities of life. They can assist with personal care, monitor their health and offer emotional support, which is all important to make sure patients receive the care and attention they need.

Training in Clare

To become an HCA in Clare you will need your Leaving Certificate and a QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or Pre-Nursing Studies or SNAC. This study route includes modules on Healthcare Support, Healthcare Service Skills and Community Health Services. To achieve 120 Credits, you will need to complete all 8 Modules.

There are qualifying FET/PLC Courses available in Clare, and you can train in person or online. Training facilities in Clare include - College of FET Ennis Campusas well as The Open Collegewhich provides online QQI Level 5 courses. You can also check with other local Further Education and Training (FET) providers and PLC colleges for relevant courses. As well as the main qualification you will need specific training such as Patient and Manual Handling, CPR and AED Training as well as Garda Vetting. You will need to be eligible to work in Ireland and have either an EU Passport or valid GNIB Card Stamp 1g or 4. You’ll need fluent written and spoken English and a minimum of 3 months’ recent experience in a caring or support role.

You should also note that you may work in a general support role if you do not have a formal qualification or are in the process of gaining one.

Where You’ll Work as an HCA in Clare

Working as an HCA in Clare you’ll enjoy a wide range of healthcare settings. This includes taking care of patients in hospitals, supporting individuals with specific needs in residential care facilities, caring for the elderly and those with intellectual disabilities in Clare communities, and working in Day Services and Outreach programmes.

At TTM we have the long-standing partner relationships in place to offer you this kind of choice. We are Ireland’s leading healthcare recruitment agency and have Tier One Status with the HSE for supplying HCAs. This means we can offer our Healthcare Assistants access to the best shifts across all HSE services in Clare. We have opportunities for Healthcare Assistants in mainstream care, residential care, intellectual disability support, homelessness services, addiction support, mainstream childcare, and elderly care. Roles are available right across Clare, including Ennis, Scariff, Kilrush, Ennistymon, Tulla, Broadford, Sixmilebridge, Bunratty, and other areas throughout the county.

Flexible Work-Life Balance in Clare

By working with TTM you can choose when, where and how you want to work. You can tailor your schedule to suit your family and social needs as well as educational commitments. It’s a great way to make sure you enjoy all that the beautiful county Clare has to offer – from the great outdoors, coastal living, sports unlimited and our enviable traditional music scene.

Keen to find out more about working as an HCA in Clare?Check out our available Health Care Assistant jobs here.