Healthcare Assistant (Weekend) – Northside, Dublin

Contact Care Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend roster

€18/hour

Paid holidays

Garda Vetting provided

Free induction

Job summary

Contact Care Ltd in Dublin Northside is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Weekend Team. This part-time role provides in-home support to adults in the community, with a focus on dignity, safety and quality of life.

You will follow individual care plans, deliver personal care, maintain accurate notes, and work as part of a supportive, professional team. The position offers €18 per hour, paid holidays, Garda Vetting covered, and comprehensive induction.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification in progress or completed.
• Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules completed.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and home support to clients.
• Follow care plans tailored to each client's specific needs.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing through respectful care.
• Maintain accurate daily care notes and report changes promptly.
• Adhere to infection prevention and company policies.
• Work collaboratively with field supervisors and the care team.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Dependable

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (Weekend Rota) – Northside, Dublin

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

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.