Healthcare Assistant – Dublin North

About Contact Care

Contact Care is a well-established Irish company made up of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering outstanding homecare services. We specialize in providing compassionate support to elderly individuals and people with disabilities. Our reputation has grown through collaborative partnerships with HSE professionals and voluntary organizations, reflecting our wholehearted commitment to personalized care within the community.

Role Overview

We aim to combine comfort with compassion by offering personalized homecare designed around the unique needs of each client. Our focus is on dignity, respect, and fostering independence for people with long-term disabilities and older adults in their own homes. As our Dublin services expand, we are seeking devoted Healthcare Assistants to provide meaningful care with structured working hours and consistent schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard personal and social care in clients’ residences.
• Encourage and uphold dignity, respect, and independence through person-centred care approaches.
• Support clients daily by assisting with mobility, hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Adhere to individualized care plans and accurately record daily care notes.
• Comply with infection control protocols, health and safety regulations, and internal company policies.
• Collaborate closely with field supervisors and management to maintain exemplary care standards.

Benefits of Joining Contact Care

• Reliable work schedule with fixed shifts and predictable hours.
• Competitive hourly pay rates, holiday pay, and subsidized travel costs.
• Referral bonuses for introducing new team members.
• Free training including certification refreshers, comprehensive induction, and ongoing classroom learning.
• Company-covered Garda Vetting as part of the onboarding process.
• Provision of necessary PPE and official identification badges at no cost.
• Opportunities for career advancement via structured performance reviews and continuous support.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a caring, reliable, trustworthy nature with a strong dedication to client care.
• Currently working towards or already have a QQI Level 5 qualification or equivalent in Healthcare Support.
• Must have completed the Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English fluency required.
• Willingness to provide professional or character references and complete Garda Vetting.
• Previous caregiving experience is advantageous but not mandatory if required modules are completed.

Additional Information

This position offers an excellent chance to put your healthcare training into practice, gain regular working hours, and enhance your skills in a supportive environment focused on your professional development.