Compassionate Healthcare Assistant (Dementia Care) - Full Time

Cowper Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty Programme

Death in Service

Career advancement opportunities &教育al

Subsidized meals

Reimbursement for uniform

Job summary

Cowper Care in Dublin is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Gascoigne House, Rathmines. You will deliver person-centred daily living support and contribute to a safe, dignified environment for residents.

Requirements include nursing home experience, strong English, and QQI Level 5 (desirable). The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, with opportunities for career progression and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursing home environment or relevant experience.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Desirable: QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support
• Knowledge of and experience in dementia care

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (washing, toileting, dressing, undressing).
• Deliver high quality holistic care promoting dignity and equality.
• Participate in social, recreational and educational activities for residents.
• Assist in serving meals with awareness of dietary needs.
• Report changes observed in residents to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Dementia care

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

Cowper Care in Dublin is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Gascoigne House, Rathmines. You will deliver person-centred daily living support and contribute to a safe, dignified environment for residents.

Requirements include nursing home experience, strong English, and QQI Level 5 (desirable). The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, with opportunities for career progression and education assistance.