Job Description

Healthcare Assistant required for Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, Kiltipper Road, Dublin 24 - Must have valid work permit for Ireland.

Role Overview:

Healthcare Assistants support Nursing Staff in delivering high-quality, person-centered care. You will ensure the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of residents while maintaining professional standards and adherence to care policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting, continence care, feeding, and mobility support
Support residents during mealtimes and ensure dietary needs are met
Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence
Observe and report changes in residents’ condition to Nursing Staff
Maintain cleanliness and safety of resident areas, equipment, and personal belongings
Support recreational and social activities
Follow policies on moving and handling, infection control, and safety regulations
Participate in training, orientation, and professional development

Qualifications & Essential Skills:

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support with 8 modules completed, including Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
Previous experience in the care of older persons
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills
Professional judgement, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
Person-centred approach to resident/patient care
Willingness to undertake further education and training
Hold a valid work permit for Ireland

Benefits:

Modern, state-of-the-art facility with a pleasant working environment.
Continuous professional development and paid mandatory training.
Pension scheme, death-in-service insurance, and credit union savings plan.
Onsite café with staff discounts on food.
Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work).
Discounted Physio sessionsFree parking and bike storage.

Winner Clinical Team of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards

Winner Nursing Home/Residential Care Unit of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards

Kiltipper Woods Care Centre is an equal opportunities employer