Dementia Care Assistant — Person-Centred Support

St Joseph's Centre, Shankill; Shankill; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Centre, Shankill is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our dementia care team. The role requires flexible, compassionate individuals with experience in elderly care and a strong person-centred approach.

You will work under staff nurse supervision to meet residents’ needs and support family involvement. Applicants must hold a FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support Certificate and have an employment permit for Ireland.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to adapt to varies shifts and tasks.
• Experience in caring for older adults and people living with dementia.
• Demonstrates person-centred values in daily care.
• High attention to detail with ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and personal care needs to a high quality standard under supervision.
• Demonstrate person-centred attitudes in all interactions.
• Maintain daily care records and contribute to care planning with family input.
• Support mealtimes and social engagement for residents.
• Engage with and support volunteers, ensuring Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Flexibility & multi-tasking

Care of elderly & dementia

Person-centred approach

Attention to detail & teamwork/initi.

Work permit for Ireland

Education

FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support Certificate

Job description

St Joseph's Centre, Shankill is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our dementia care team. The role requires flexible, compassionate individuals with experience in elderly care and a strong person-centred approach.

You will work under staff nurse supervision to meet residents’ needs and support family involvement. Applicants must hold a FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support Certificate and have an employment permit for Ireland.