Healthcare Assistant CV — For Irish Healthcare Roles
Healthcare Assistants are among the most in-demand roles in Ireland in 2026, with the HSE, nursing homes, and home care agencies actively recruiting. Irish employers use ATS to screen for FETAC/QQI qualifications, patient care skills, and HIQA compliance knowledge. A professional CV tailored to the Irish healthcare market will significantly improve your chances of securing interviews.
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Before & After
Work Experience
“I worked in a nursing home looking after residents for 2 years”
Healthcare Assistant at Mowlam Healthcare, Dublin — Provided holistic care to 15 residents including personal hygiene, medication prompting, mobility assistance, and social activities. Maintained HIQA-compliant documentation and participated in person-centred care planning reviews.
Qualifications
“I have a QQI Level 5 in healthcare”
QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (major award), FETAC Care of the Older Person, Patient Manual Handling (valid 2026), Cardiac First Response (CFR), Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Infection Prevention & Control
ATS Keywords for Healthcare Assistant
- patient care
- QQI Level 5
- HIQA
- person-centred care
- manual handling
- medication management
- care planning
- infection control
- safeguarding
- vital signs
- dementia care
- Cardiac First Response
FAQ — Healthcare Assistant
A QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (or equivalent FETAC award) is the minimum requirement for most roles. Additional modules in Care of the Older Person, Palliative Care, and Intellectual Disability are highly valued. Manual handling and CFR certifications are typically mandatory.