Healthcare Assistant

Virtue Integrated Care; Leinster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ireland is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to deliver high-quality personal care to residents in their nursing home. The ideal candidate will have QQI Level 5 in healthcare or equivalent, experience in elder care, and strong communication skills. Benefits include meals on duty, a pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

Uniforms Provided

Income Protection

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Ongoing Training & Development

Employee Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in elder care.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Supervisory skills

Motivational skills

Education

QQI Level 5 in healthcare or equivalent

Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare related Degree

Job description

Altadore Retirement Nursing Home | Healthcare Assistant

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 Health Care 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
• 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 in process (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