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Health Care Assistant

Posted on June 20, 2025

  • Full Time

Health Care Assistant

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Do you live a full and active life?

Do you believe that everyone has a right to do so?

Do you have the vision and passion to work in a Supported Self-Directed Living Community Service?

We are currently looking for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to assist the people we support in all aspects of daily living in line with the needs, will and preference of the individual and as outlined in an agreed care plan.

The HCA must be flexible in their approach to service provision and should have the ability to work as a member of a team.


Qualifications required:

A certificate in Healthcare Support at QQI Level 5 (all 8 modules completed)


Experience and skills required:


  • Experience in supporting individuals to live a good life

  • Basic hygiene and infection control knowledge

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team

  • Ability to ensure a safe working environment

  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and report writing


Also required:

Must be willing and able to work rosters that include days, nights, weekends and sleepovers

Must be willing to drive Aurora’s transport vehicles

Must be willing to participate in swimming pool activities

A full, clean, manual, Irish driving licence and own transportation are essential


Contract types:

Permanent (full time) contracts available.


To apply for this position, please email your CV and a cover letter to: erin.quinn@aurorakilkenny.ie


Please find a full job description for the role below.


We look forward to hearing from you!


Aurora Enriching Lives, Enriching Communities is an equal opportunities employer.


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