EU Healthcare Assistant in Ireland

Healthcare Assistant in Ireland with Emeis

Emeis is one of the biggest nursing home group/providers in Ireland, leading global healthcare provider specialising in long-term and residential care, rehabilitation and mental health services. In Ireland, Emeis operates a network of nursing homes delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents, with a strong focus on dignity, well-being and community connection.

They have number of Residential Care Homes across Ireland including Kildare, Dublin, Portlaoise, Tipperary, Limerick and Ashbourne. Portlaoise is a lovely town with low cost of living.

General Responsibilities

• Provide care to residents ensuring their independence is promoted and that residents’ dignity is always maintained. This will involve following your clients care plan - assistance with personal care and mobility.
• Excellent observational skills are very important.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with residents and their families.
• Ensuring resident safety through a high level of observation skills, accurate recording & reporting.
• Deliver high quality care and assistance to our residents as per their Care Plan – personal care, toileting, moving & transferring.
• Observe, listen and engage with residents.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

• EU nationality/EU Passport (50/50 rule: Irish regulations require that at least 50% of staff in nursing homes are EU citizens). 
• FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or Equivalent is required to work as a Healthcare Assistant with our group or any experience working in a healthcare environment
• Intermediate level of English (spoken and written)
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday is essential.
• Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring and empathetic nature

Contract & Benefits

• Relocation package of €750 for candidates relocating to Ireland. 
• Assistance with accommodation provided.
• Assistance with PPS number, Bank Account, Revenue
• Salary range is from €14.15 to €15.20 for HCA role, depending on qualification and/or experience.
• Premiums for Sundays, nights & Bank holidays.
• You have 40 h per week on average
• In 14 days, you have 7x regular shifts of 12h.
• Their own Bank staff setup
• Employee Assistance & Well Being Programmes
• Free parking
• Subsidized meals at work
• Uniform provided

Want to apply?

Send your updated CV in English to: sergio.garcia@cplhealthcare.com