Healthcare Assistant (Weekend) – Southside, Dublin

The Care Team Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Paid holidays

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Free training

Free Garda Vetting

Free PPE

ID badge provided

Ongoing support

Job summary

The Care Team is seeking a Weekend Healthcare Assistant to join our Southside Dublin team on a part-time weekend rota. You will provide direct care in clients’ homes, follow tailored care plans and support clients’ independence with dignity and compassionate—quality home care is at the heart of our service.

We offer €18 per hour, paid holidays, free Garda Vetting, free training and PPE, plus ongoing support from a dedicated team and regular weekend rosters nationwide.

Qualifications

• Working toward or holding a QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) in Healthcare Support.
• Completed Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules.
• Excellent communication skills in fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring

Communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Care Skills module

Care of the Older Person module

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (Weekend Rota) – Southside, Dublin

• Location: Southside, Dublin, Ireland
• Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary / Permanent
• Salary: €18.00 per hour
• Language Requirement: Fluent English

Who We Are

The Care Team 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 The Care Team, 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 The Care Team, 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 Southside 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.