The HSE is seeking to urgently recruit Health Care Support Assistants formerly known as Home Helps.
The HSE/South East Community Healthcare is offering permanent whole-time and permanent part-time positions available to work in community healthcare supports provided by the HSE in counties Tipperary (South), Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford.
Candidates for the Health Care Support Assistants will require a Further Education and Training Course (QQI) Level 5 qualification in the following two modules – Care Skills and Care of the Elderly. Commitment will also be required from successful employees to complete the remaining modules within their probation period. A minimum rate of €18 per hour (and €36 per hour on a Sunday and Bank Holiday) is payable for the position. Travel expenses are paid for all mileage incurred from base or home (shortest distance). Manual Handling and online training will be provided during induction training for successful candidates. This employment may form part of career pathway to Registered General Nursing if the position holder is interested. The overall objective is to care for and maintain people in their own home.
Details of how to apply, the job specifications and applications forms appear on the HSE website at this link here.
