Healthcare Assistant - Dublin South

About The Care Team

The Care Team is an established Irish organisation dedicated to providing exceptional home care services. Focused on delivering compassionate and tailored support, the company caters to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Their growth is fueled by a strong reputation among HSE professionals and voluntary groups, emphasizing personalised, community-centred care.

Role Overview

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate home care to enable clients to live independently with dignity and respect. Working across various Dublin locations, you will follow structured schedules ensuring consistent working hours.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and social support directly in clients’ homes.
• Promote independence by ensuring dignity and respect through person-centred care approaches.
• Assist with daily activities including mobility support, hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Follow individualised care plans meticulously and maintain accurate daily documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, health and safety protocols, and company policies.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors and management to maintain high standards of care.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrate qualities of care, reliability, trustworthiness, and dedication to client welfare.
• Currently working towards or possessing a QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification in Healthcare Support.
• Completion of Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules is mandatory.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Willingness to provide references and successfully clear Garda Vetting.
• Prior care experience is advantageous but not essential if required modules are completed.

Benefits and Perks

• Receive steady, predictable shifts offering stability in scheduling.
• Earn competitive hourly wages ranging from €15 to €18, along with paid holiday entitlement and subsidised travel costs.
• Take advantage of refer-a-friend incentives for introducing new team members.
• Access free professional training including certification refreshers, full induction, and ongoing classroom education.
• The company facilitates free Garda Vetting during onboarding.
• Provided with personal protective equipment and an official identification badge at no cost.
• Benefit from performance reviews and continual support fostering career progression.