Health Care Assistants - Dublin West

Gi Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Annual loyalty bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Free QQI training

Bike to work scheme

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting Healthcare Assistants to work in Dublin West, providing in-home care to adults with complex needs. Roles are full-time or part-time with 20–48 hours per week, schedule including weekends, and supportive care management.

Applicants need 2+ years' home care experience and QQI Level 5 qualifications (Care of the Older Person or Healthcare Support). Benefits include competitive pay, travel payments, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 qualifications in care of the older person or healthcare support
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in home care with adults with complex care needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home
• Implement the client's care plan requirements
• Perform identified care duties with dignity and respect
• Promote client comfort, dignity and wellbeing
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and build rapport with the client

Skills

Care experience

Education

QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Dublin West

GI Group Recruitment are hiring on behalf of our healthcare client for Healthcare Assistants in Dublin West.
We are currently recruiting for full-time and part-time Healthcare Assistant positions, providing care to an adult in their own home.
Location: Dublin West
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Permanent
Hours: 20-48 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Sunday, including day shifts and weekend availability

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a supportive care team and provide high-quality care to a client in their own home. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in home care and with adults with complex care needs.

Pay & Benefits

• Attractive salary and employee benefits - up to €15.50 per hour for QQI qualified & experienced staff
• Sunday rates up to €17.60 per hour
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Bi-weekly pay
• Travel payment
• Annual Loyalty Bonus - up to €250 for part-time / €500 for full-time, tax-free and based on hours worked
• Refer a Friend Bonus - €500 for you + €500 for your referral
• FREE QQI Training - Care Skills & Care of the Older Person for those interested in a career in Home Care
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee of the Month - €100 voucher
• Free Patient Moving & Manual Handling Training provided
• 24/7 support from the local Care Management Team
• Flexible hours that work around your life
• Positive team culture with regular staff events and celebrations
• Christmas gifts & festive raffle
• Employee of the Year Awards
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Free uniforms and PPE
• Clear opportunities for career growth and promotion

Qualifications & Experience Required

Healthcare Assistants must have either:

• QQI approved Level 5 Care of the Older Person and Care Skills, or
• QQI approved Level 5 Healthcare Support

Candidates must also have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in home care and with adults with complex care needs.

Role of the Healthcare Assistant

The primary purpose of the Healthcare Assistant is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home.
Responsibilities include:

• Implementing the requirements of the client's care plan
• Performing identified care duties
• Promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing
• Providing compassionate and person-centred care
• Building a positive rapport with the client

The ideal Healthcare Assistant will demonstrate genuine compassion for others, along with kindness, empathy and patience. Good communication skills and the ability to build a strong rapport with clients are also essential.

Additional Benefits

• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay
• Bonus pay
• Monthly bonus
• Performance bonus
• Retention bonus
• Yearly bonus

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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