Healthcare Assistant

About the Role

InisCare is dedicated to delivering exceptional and compassionate home care through a supportive and empathetic leadership team. Our mission is to assist caregivers in providing attentive and professional care, helping clients live active, happy, and safe lives in their homes.

The Healthcare Assistant position in Bray involves aiding clients with personal care like bathing and dressing, supporting incontinence needs, meal preparation, and assisting with light housekeeping tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement current safety procedures, particularly person moving and handling protocols
• Bring any concerns regarding clients’ or colleagues' safety to the attention of your manager
• Report any safeguarding issues or suspicions promptly to management
• Maintain accurate and factual daily records documenting all tasks completed during shifts
• Preserve client confidentiality at all times
• Participate in all assigned training sessions and work within safe, professional limits
• Complete every assigned task with respect and dignity towards the client, whether medication prompts, personal care, or meal assistance
• Promote client autonomy and encourage their decision-making
• Engage clients in conversation during shifts, regardless of their verbal or cognitive capabilities, maintaining professionalism
• Attend scheduled shifts reliably and notify the office timely if unable to attend or delayed; avoid contacting clients directly about absences

Qualifications and Training

• Possess QQI Level 5 Health Care Award or an equivalent qualification
• Complete mandatory trainings including Children’s First, Safeguarding, Dementia, GDPR, Infection Prevention and Control basics, Hand Hygiene, and PPE procedures via HSE LAND and AMRIC platforms

Skills and Competencies

• Fundamental patient care including bathing, dressing, and feeding
• Assistance with mobility and exercise routines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with active listening abilities
• Ability to follow instructions and healthcare protocols effectively
• Providing companionship and emotional support to clients
• Familiarity with healthcare tools and equipment
• Organizing tasks and managing time efficiently
• Empathy, compassion, and responsiveness to emotional needs
• Collaborative teamwork and support for colleagues
• Adaptability to evolving client needs and environments
• Eagerness for continuous learning and skill development
• Attention to detail in observations and reporting
• Physical endurance to meet job demands
• Dependability, punctuality, and professional appearance
• Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Experience

While prior paid experience of one year is advantageous, it is not mandatory if the candidate holds a QQI Level 5 qualification.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages ranging from €14.50 to €20.00 based on qualifications and experience
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus of €150 for each successful recommendation
• Participation in bike-to-work scheme
• Access to a mentoring program
• Opportunities for sponsored QQI Level 5 training including Care Skills and Care for the Elderly modules
• Clear career advancement plans with guidance
• Welcome bonus of €200 upon joining

Equal Opportunity Employer

InisCare is committed to an inclusive workplace, embracing diversity and equal treatment of all employees regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, family status, or membership in marginalized communities. Recruitment, promotion, and training decisions are based strictly on merit and ability in compliance with Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015. Harassment or discrimination in any form is not tolerated.