Healthcare Assistant (Weekend) – Northside, Dublin

CONTACT CARE; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium hourly rate €18

Paid holidays

Garda Vetting covered by company

Free training

PPE provided

Job summary

Contact Care in Dublin invites qualified Healthcare Assistants to join our Weekend Team on the Northside. We provide compassionate homecare to older persons and adults with disabilities.

This part‑time weekend role offers stable hours, a premium €18 per hour, paid holidays, and full Garda Vetting covered by the company. You will work with our supportive care team to deliver dignity‑driven personal care, follow care plans, and document visits accurately, with training and ongoing development

Qualifications

• Working toward or holding QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support.
• Must have completed Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules.
• Excellent communication and compassionate bedside manner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and essential home support to clients in their homes.
• Follow care plans tailored to each client's specific needs.
• Actively promote independence, dignity, and well-being through respectful care.
• Maintain accurate daily care notes and report changes in a client's condition promptly.
• Adhere to infection prevention, control measures and company policies.
• Work collaboratively with field supervisors and the wider care team.

Skills

Caring

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Care Skills & Care of the Older Person

Job description

• Dublin, Ireland
• Part-time, Permanent

Who We Are

Contact Care is a home grown Irish Company with an experienced caring team of healthcare professionals. We are flexible and forward thinking in our delivery of services and provide care to Older Persons and Young Adults. We are not just another homecare provider. Our company has expanded primarily through its reputation among HSE professionals and voluntary organisations.Contact Care are passionate about working with individuals and families to find solutions. Weare recognised for the high lev

Contact Care is a home grown Irish Company with an experienced caring team of healthcare professionals. We are flexible and forward thinking in our delivery of services and provide care to Older Persons and Young Adults. We are not just another homecare provider. Our company has expanded primarily through its reputation among HSE professionals and voluntary organisations.Contact Care are passionate about working with individuals and families to find solutions. Weare recognised for the high lev Show more

Description

Healthcare Assistant (Weekend Rota) – Northside, Dublin

• Location: Northside, Dublin, Ireland
• Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary / Permanent
• Salary: €18.00 per hour

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

At Contact Care, we are a leading home healthcare provider, supporting adults in the community who require long-term or complex care, ranging from physical and intellectual disabilities to personal and social care for older adults. We are a dynamic organisation where teamwork and employee support are at the heart of what we do.

If you are a qualified Healthcare Assistant looking to maximize your income over the weekends, we would love you to join our dedicated Weekend Team across the Northside of Dublin.

Your Responsibilities

• Direct Care: Deliver personal care and essential home support to clients in their homes.
• Care Plans: Follow care plans tailored to each client's specific needs.
• Promote Well-being: Actively promote independence, dignity, and well-being through respectful care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate daily care notes and promptly report any changes in a client's condition.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to infection prevention, control measures, and company policies.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with field supervisors and the wider care team.

Why Join Us?

• Stability: Set weekend rosters with regular, predictable working hours.
• Financial Perks: Premium hourly rate of €18 p/h and paid holidays.
• 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.
• Support: Continuous staff appraisals and a positive, supportive team environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Traits: Caring, dependable, and highly motivated to deliver excellent 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).
• Availability: Available to work Saturday and Sunday.
• Compliance: Ability to provide suitable work and character references and complete the Garda Vetting process.
• Note: Experience with disabilities or Dementia training is a plus, but not essential.

Contact Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer