Healthcare Assistant

Virtue Integrated Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,975 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on Duty

Uniforms Provided

Income Protection

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

€500 Employee Referral Award (after tax)

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Bike to Work & Tax Saver Commuter Ticket Scheme

Ongoing Training & Development

Irish Naturalisation Sponsorship (up to €1,000)

Employee Recognition Programme

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Dublin is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants for a permanent full-time role at Fern Dean Nursing Home. Candidates should have QQI Level 5 in healthcare or equivalent, with 2+ years of experience in elder care. Responsibilities include delivering high quality personal care, supervising shifts, and supporting daily living activities. Attractive perks include meals on duty, educational assistance, and employee wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in elder care required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality personal care to residents.
• Motivate and support care assistants and supervise shifts.
• Assist new residents in feeling welcome and secure.
• Organise daily work plans with nursing staff.
• Support all aspects of residents' daily living.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Supervisory skills

Motivational skills

Education

QQI Level 5 in healthcare or equivalent

Degree in Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

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Location: Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock
Permanent, Full Time | 39 Hours per Week | €14.50 - €16.00

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 feel 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
• €500 Employee Referral Award (after tax)
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• 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