Healthcare Assistant - South Dublin

Virtue Integrated Care; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the South Dublin region is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants for permanent, full-time positions. Responsibilities include delivering quality personal care and supervising care assistants. Applicants must have QQI Level 5 in healthcare and 2+ years of experience. This role offers a competitive salary of €14.50 - €16.00 per hour and a range of benefits including ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

Uniforms Provided

Income Protection

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

€500 Employee Referral Award

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Tax Saver Commuter Ticket Scheme

Ongoing Training & Development

Employee Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in elder care required.
• Strong supervisory and motivational skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care to residents.
• Motivate and support care assistants.
• Assist new residents to feel welcome.
• Organise daily work plans with nursing staff.
• Support residents' daily living activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Supervisory skills

Motivational skills

Education

QQI Level 5 in healthcare or equivalent

Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare-related Degree

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistants - South Dublin Region

Locations: The Fern Dean Nursing Home (Blackrock), The Four Ferns Nursing Home (Foxrock), The Fern Dean Stepaside (Dublin 18)

Permanent, Full-Time | 39 Hours per Week

Salary: €14.50 - €16.00 per hour + benefits

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 feels 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
• 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