Health Care Assistant

Dovida; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel allowance between clients

Training and QQI opportunities

Flexible part-time and full-time hours

Ongoing local office support

PPE provided and Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Dovida is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support clients at home in South Dublin and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible part-time and full-time hours with a pay rate of €14.45–€18.00 per hour and a travel allowance between clients.

Training opportunities, QQI modules, and ongoing local office support are provided. Previous care experience is not required; we welcome applicants returning to work, students, or those seeking a new career in care.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and respectful approach.
• English language skills required for daily care tasks and reporting.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including QQI modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support to clients.
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping.
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and document care delivered.
• Identify risks and report concerns to the team.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Travel between local client visits.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

English proficiency

Flexibility

Education

QQI qualification

Job description

Support people to live independently at home

Join Dovida's South Dublin team as a Healthcare Assistant and make a real difference in your

local community.

Earn €14.45-€18.00 per hour and paid travel allowance between clients. We provide comprehensive training, QQI opportunities and flexible part-time and full-time work across Rathfarnham, Nutgrove, Ballinteer, Churchtown, Knocklyon and the D6W, D12, D14, D16 and D24 areas.

Previous care experience is not required. Whether you are returning to work, studying or starting a new career, we would love to hear from you.

Pay and hours

• Paid travel allowance between clients
• Minimum availability of 15 hours per week
• Flexible part-time hours, with 20-25-hour contracts where available
• Full-time contracts of 35+ hours where available
• Regular clients after training and onboarding
• Evening and weekend availability valued
• Classroom, online and shadow training
• QQI qualification opportunities and career progression
• Ongoing support from the local office team
• General Work Permit support for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme, referral bonus and recognition awards
• Free PPE, social events and Bike to Work Scheme

What you'll do

• Providing personal care and support with daily living
• Preparing meals and providing light household support
• Promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing
• Following care plans and recording care provided
• Recognising and reporting risks or concerns
• Building positive relationships with clients and families
• Travelling between local client visits

Must-haves

• Caring, reliable and respectful approach
• Availability for at least 15 hours per week
• Right to work in Ireland
• Effective spoken and written English
• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including QQI modules

Full training is provided; previous care experience is not required.

• QQI qualification, or currently working towards one
• Own transport, such as a car, scooter or bicycle
• Evening and weekend availability

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know and we will work with you to support your application.