Healthcare Assistant

The Fern Dean Stepaside; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing home in Dublin is seeking compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistants to enhance the quality of life for residents. The role involves delivering personal care, supervising a team, and supporting new residents in a nurturing environment. Candidates must have QQI Level 5 or equivalent and experience in elder care.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

Uniforms Provided

Income Protection

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Bike to Work & Tax Saver Commuter Ticket Scheme

Ongoing Training & Development

Irish Naturalisation Sponsorship (up to €1,000)

Employee Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in elder care required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong supervisory and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care to residents.
• Motivate and support care assistants, and supervise assigned shifts.
• Assist new residents and help them feel welcome and secure.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Supervisory Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or equivalent)

Job description

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Location: The Fern Dean Stepaside Nursing Home (Dublin 18)

Eligibility to Work in Ireland:

Due to immediate service requirements, this role is open to applicants who hold EU/EEA citizenship with the right to work in Ireland without restriction. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to support visa applications or work permits for this role at this time.

We operate a number of premium nursing homes across Ireland, with a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. Our family ethos and team of talented, diverse, and caring colleagues are central to creating supportive, nurturing environments that feels like home.

We are now inviting compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our team in South Dublin.

Why Join Us?

• Meals on Duty
• Uniforms Provided
• Income Protection
• Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Bike to Work & Tax Saver Commuter Ticket Scheme
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Irish Naturalisation Sponsorship (up to €1,000)
• Employee Recognition Programme

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality personal care to residents

Motivate and support care assistants, and supervise assigned shifts

Assist new residents and help them feel welcome and secure.

Organise daily work plans with nursing staff.

Support all aspects of residents' daily living-washing, dressing, toileting, dining, social activities and companionship.

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or equivalent)
• 2+ years' experience in elder care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong supervisory and motivational skills
• OR Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare -related Degree