Healthcare Assistant (Home Support Worker)

Komfort Kare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Mileage allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible rosters

Ongoing training & progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Komfort Kare is a leading homecare provider in Ireland with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are recruiting Home Support Workers to provide essential support to clients in their own homes in Dublin North & South.

If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Join our care team and enjoy competitive hourly rates, weekend/holiday enhancements, weekly pay, mileage allowance and a supportive

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent (or working towards)
• Care Skills and Care of the Elderly modules completed (mandatory)
• Full driver’s licence (preferred) and access to transport
• Good level of English (spoken and written)
• Eligible to work in Ireland and hold the appropriate documentation (visas, work permits)
• Garda Vetting and medical fitness documentation as required

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Support daily living activities and promote independence
• Assist with meal preparation and nutrition
• Help clients with mobility and reduce fall risks
• Perform light housekeeping duties (cleaning, laundry)
• Carry out basic health checks (training provided)
• Support with medication management (as per care plans)
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns
• Communicate effectively with families and healthcare teams

Skills

QQI Level 5

Care Skills

Elderly care

Driver's license

Communication

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

Multiple locations

KOMFORT KARE, Unit 37, Block 4, Northwood Court, Dublin 9, D09 KN66

Co. Dublin ,

Co. Dublin ,

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Multiple locations

KOMFORT KARE, Unit 37, Block 4, Northwood Court, Dublin 9, D09 KN66

Co. Dublin ,

Co. Dublin ,

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants for home support work in Dublin North & South DublinJoin Our Compassionate Care TeamKomfort Kare is a leading homecare provider in Ireland with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are currently recruiting Home Support Workers to provide essential support to clients in their own homes.If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Komfort Kare?

Competitive hourly rates (based on experience)Enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidaysWeekly pay & mileage allowancePension scheme & private medical insuranceFlexible rosters with work-life balanceOngoing training & career progressionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDedicated support team

Your Role as a Home Support Worker

As a valued member of our care team, you will support clients to live independently and safely in their own homes while maintaining their dignity and wellbeing.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)Provide companionship and emotional supportSupport daily living activities and promote independenceAssist with meal preparation and nutritionHelp clients with mobility and reduce fall risksPerform light housekeeping duties (cleaning, laundry)Carry out basic health checks (training provided)Support with medication management (as per care plans)Maintain accurate records and report concernsCommunicate effectively with families and healthcare teams

What We’re Looking For

Essential RequirementsQQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent (or working towards)Minimum Care Skills and Care of the Elderly modules completed (mandatory)Full driver’s licence (preferred) and access to transportGood level of English (spoken and written)Must be eligible to work in Ireland, currently resident in Ireland, and hold the approriate documentation (visas, work permits)Compliance & TrainingSubmit a Garda Vetting (no crminal convictions)Provide medical certificate (Fit to Work)Completion of required HSELand certificationsManual Handling & Induction training (provided by Komfort Kare)

Key Skills & Attributes

Person-centred approach to careCompassionate, patient and empathetic approachGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFlexible, reliable and organised

Working Hours

Full-Time: Approx. 40 hours per weekPart-Time: Approx. 20 hours per weekIncludes alternate weekends

Recruitment Process

InterviewPre-screening clearanceJob offerGarda vettingCompliance checksTraining & inductionStart your career with Komfort Kare

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Flexibility, Teamwork, Time Management
• Driving Licence: None
• Languages: Irish C2-Master (Fluent)