Healthcare Assistant

Kiltipper Woods Care Centre; Tallaght; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Onsite staff cafe

Pension scheme

Free parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

Kiltipper Woods Care Centre on Kiltipper Road, Dublin 24, invites Healthcare Assistants to join our expanding team. We have full-time and part-time roles (minimum 22 hours per week) in a modern, purpose-built facility offering care for older persons and those with dementia, plus rehabilitation services.

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support is required, along with a valid work permit for Ireland. You will assist with personal care, support mealtimes, observe residents, and maintain high standards of

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support with 8 modules completed (Care Skills & Older Person).
• Previous experience in care of older persons.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Hold a valid work permit for Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting, continence, feeding and mobility.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure dietary needs are met.
• Establish respectful relationships that promote independence.
• Observe and report changes to Nursing Staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of resident areas and belongings.
• Support recreational and social activities.
• Follow moving handling, infection control and safety policies.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Older person care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation & time management

Willingness to undertake training

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (8 modules)

Job description

Healthcare Assistant required for Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, Kiltipper Road, Dublin 24 - Must have valid work permit for Ireland.

Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, a purpose-built centre established in 2004, is expanding our team and seeking Healthcare Assistants for full-time and part-time positions (22 hours per week minimum). Our multidisciplinary team provides a range of specialist care services including care of the older person, the younger person with a disability, people with Dementia/Alzheimer's and step-down care, convalescence, and rehabilitation care services. Kiltipper Woods Care Centre provides outpatient rehabilitation and wellness therapies through our physiotherapy and hydrotherapy clinic.

Role Overview

Healthcare Assistants support Nursing Staff in delivering high-quality, person-centered care. You will ensure the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of residents while maintaining professional standards and adherence to care policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting, continence care, feeding, and mobility support
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure dietary needs are met
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition to Nursing Staff
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of resident areas, equipment, and personal belongings
• Support recreational and social activities
• Follow policies on moving and handling, infection control, and safety regulations
• Participate in training, orientation, and professional development

Qualifications & Essential Skills

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support with 8 modules completed, including Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
• Previous experience in the care of older persons
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Professional judgement, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Person-centred approach to resident/patient care
• Willingness to undertake further education and training
• Hold a valid work permit for Ireland

Benefits

• Modern, state-of-the-art facility with a pleasant working environment
• Continuous professional development and paid mandatory training
• Pension scheme, death-in-service insurance, and credit union savings plan
• Onsite cafe with staff discounts
• Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work)
• Discounted Physio sessions
• Free parking and bike storage

Winner Clinical Team of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards

Winner Nursing Home/Residential Care Unit of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards

Kiltipper Woods Care Centre is an equal opportunities employer