Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - Residential Care

Spring Life Ltd; Kildare; Remote; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Life Ltd in Ireland is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support residents’ care, comfort and daily wellbeing. You will work under the direction of the designated care team, following individual care plans and your assessed competence.

This role requires excellent communication, safeguarding awareness, and a patient, respectful approach. Shifts may include evenings, weekends and nights; training and compliance checks are part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills or equivalent.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland and availability for rostered shifts.
• Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, nutrition, hydration, mobility and daily living activities.
• Protect residents’ dignity, privacy and individual choices during all care activities.
• Encourage residents to maintain and develop their abilities with supportive help.
• Offer reassurance, companionship and emotional support.
• Observe and report changes in health or wellbeing to the care team.
• Follow care plans, safeguarding procedures and infection prevention measures.
• Maintain accurate care records and contribute to handovers.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and comfortable living environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and relevant professionals and participate in training.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills

Job description

Spring Life Ltd in Ireland is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support residents’ care, comfort and daily wellbeing. You will work under the direction of the designated care team, following individual care plans and your assessed competence.

This role requires excellent communication, safeguarding awareness, and a patient, respectful approach. Shifts may include evenings, weekends and nights; training and compliance checks are part of the recruitment process.