Healthcare Assistant – Dublin northside

Contact Care Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability of shifts

Competitive hourly rates

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Free Training

Free Garda Vetting

Equipment: PPE and ID badge

Career growth support

Job summary

Contact Care Ltd offers compassionate, person-centred home care across Dublin. We recruit Healthcare Assistants to deliver high-quality personal care, support independence, and maintain detailed care notes.

We provide structured rosters, training, Garda Vetting covered by the company, and a supportive team environment for ongoing development. Join us for stable shifts with regular hours, competitive hourly rates, paid holidays, and subsidised travel.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support.
• Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules completed.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Direct care: Deliver high-quality personal care and social support in clients' homes.
• Promote independence: Encourage dignity, respect, and independence through person-centred care.
• Daily support: Assist clients with mobility, personal hygiene, dressing, meals and companionship.
• Care plans: Follow tailored care plans and document daily care notes.
• Compliance: Adhere to infection control, health and safety standards and policies.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with field supervisors and managers to maintain standards.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Communication

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

• Location: Dublin, Ireland (Various locations)
• Employment Type: Contract / Permanent
• Salary: €15.00 - €18.00 per hour
• Language Requirement: Fluent English

Who We Are

Contact Care is a home-grown Irish company with an experienced, caring team of healthcare professionals. We are forward-thinking in our delivery of services, providing high-quality care to both older persons and individuals with disabilities. We are not just another homecare provider; our company has expanded primarily through our excellent reputation among HSE professionals and voluntary organisations. At Contact Care, we are passionate about working alongside individuals and families to find tailored solutions, and we are widely recognised for the high level of support and dedication we bring to our community.

About The Role

Where comfort meets compassion. At Contact Care, we provide compassionate and personalised home care services designed around the unique needs of our clients. With a focus on dignity, respect, and person-centred care, we support individuals with long-term disabilities and older adults to live independently in their own homes.

We are a dynamic home healthcare provider operating across Dublin. As our services continue to grow, we are recruiting dedicated Healthcare Assistants to deliver care that truly makes a difference, offering structured rosters and consistent working hours.

Your Responsibilities

• Direct Care: Deliver high-quality personal care and social support in clients' homes.
• Promote Independence: Encourage dignity, respect, and independence through person-centred care.
• Daily Support: Assist clients with mobility, personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Care Plans: Follow tailored, individual care plans strictly and document precise daily care notes.
• Compliance: Adhere to infection control, health and safety standards, and company policies.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with field supervisors and managers to ensure the highest standards of care.

Why Join Us?

• Stability: Regular shifts with consistent, predictable working hours.
• Financial Perks: Competitive hourly rates, paid holidays, and subsidised travel expenses.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Earn extra rewards by bringing great talent into our team.
• Free Training: Complimentary certification/refreshers, plus full induction and ongoing classroom training.
• Free Garda Vetting: Process covered entirely by the company during your onboarding.
• Equipment: Free PPE and official ID badge provided.
• Career Growth: Systematic performance appraisals and continuous team support.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Traits: Caring, reliable, trustworthy, and deeply committed to excellent client care.
• Education: Working toward or holding a QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification in Healthcare Support.
• Modules: Must have completed both Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills (fluent written and spoken English).
• Compliance: Ability to provide suitable professional/character references and complete the Garda Vetting process.
• Note: Previous care experience is helpful but not required if modules are completed.