Healthcare Assistant

Overview

This is a two-year fixed-term full-time position based in Dublin requiring 39 hours per week, with an annual leave entitlement of 25 days. The Healthcare Assistant role involves delivering compassionate, person-centred support to individuals with disabilities in diverse environments such as residential and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer tailored, high-quality care aligned with individual needs, goals, and support plans.
• Assist Pathways students with daily activities, encouraging independence, dignity, and inclusion.
• Monitor and report on students' health status promptly using proper channels.
• Maintain safe, supportive surroundings following organisational policies and health and safety standards.
• Support personal care tasks including hygiene, dressing, bathing, ensuring privacy and respect.
• Help plan and prepare meals following dietary requirements and care plans.
• Assist with mobility and participation in daily routines, including use of mobility aids.
• Accompany students to community activities, appointments, education, and employment opportunities as needed.
• Provide transportation for students to residential, medical, therapy, and community locations when required.
• Keep accurate, confidential records adhering to organisational procedures and data protection regulations.
• Comply fully with policies on safeguarding, infection control, risk, and incident management.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, families, and stakeholders.
• Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, mandatory trainings, and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the role as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication suitable for varying communication needs.
• Capacity to establish trusting, professional relationships with students, coworkers, and families.
• Experience and willingness to work within multidisciplinary teams positively.
• Ability to deliver compassionate, respectful, person-centred care promoting choice and dignity.
• Proficient in IT applications including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and electronic care documentation systems.
• Strong organizational abilities with good time management and prioritization skills.
• Capability to recognize and address potential concerns calmly and professionally, adhering to protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least two years' experience working in healthcare, educational, or social care settings, preferably with disabilities or community services.
• Demonstrated skills providing personal care and support for daily living activities to disabled individuals.
• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices within care environments and understanding confidentiality and data protection.
• Aware of infection prevention, safeguarding, and professional boundary maintenance.
• Flexibility to work across various service settings as needed.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience assisting persons with visual or intellectual impairments.
• Experience with individuals exhibiting behaviours of concern.
• Familiarity with New Directions disability services framework and digital care record systems.
• Possession of a full, clean Irish driving licence is advantageous.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.
• Successful completion of reference checks and Garda vetting.
• Availability for in-person interview.

Why Work With Us?

• Chance to positively affect the lives of those supported and their families.
• Engagement in a collaborative, supportive multidisciplinary team atmosphere.
• Access to extensive training and professional growth opportunities.
• Support from specialists in visual impairment and inclusive education.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support well-being.
• Bike-to-Work scheme participation.
• Parking facilities on-site.
• Company pension plan.
• Wellness programmes available.
• Onsite café with staff discounts.

Equal Opportunities

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace that values dignity, fairness, and respect for all individuals.