HCA

PE Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our care team in Dublin, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and will provide person-centred care in a safe, respectful environment.

You will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to monitor residents, support daily living tasks, and promote dignity, independence, and emotional well-being while adhering to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience as Healthcare Assistant, with dementia care preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and age-related cognitive decline.
• Caring, patient, empathetic and respectful attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance.
• Support residents with dementia in a compassionate, person-centred way.
• Assist with eating, hydration, and nutrition.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Monitor health changes and report to care team.
• Support residents with confusion, anxiety, or agitation.
• Encourage social activities and emotional well-being.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans.
• Adhere to infection control and safeguarding policies.
• Respect privacy and individual preferences.

Skills

Dementia care knowledge

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our care team in Dublin, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting individuals living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred care, promote residents’ dignity and independence, and ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents living with dementia using a compassionate, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Assist residents with eating, drinking, and maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical health, behaviour, mood, or cognitive condition.
• Support residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, agitation, or other dementia-related symptoms.
• Encourage independence, social interaction, meaningful activities, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow individual care plans.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, safeguarding policies, and health and safety standards.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and individual preferences.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality care.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, particularly in dementia care.
• Knowledge and understanding of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and age-related cognitive decline.
• A caring, patient, empathetic, and respectful attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and person-centred care.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, where required.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or an equivalent relevant healthcare qualification.
• Previous experience in a nursing home, residential care facility, or community care setting.
• Training in dementia care, manual handling, safeguarding, infection prevention, and basic life support.
• Familiarity with Irish healthcare standards and care documentation.