Healthcare Assistants

Lotus Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive premiums and attractive r

Comprehensive induction and onboarding

Extensive in-house training and dev

Ongoing mentoring, guidance and suppor

CPD support and opportunities for VPD

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee of the Month Awards

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company events and team initiatives

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Lotus Care is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our expanding teams in Ireland as we prepare to open new residential centres in Laois. You will work full-time, 42 hours per week, delivering person-centred care and supporting daily living activities in a residential setting.

We value compassionate, reliable team players and offer a comprehensive induction, competitive pay, ongoing training, and career development opportunities. Applicants must be based in Ireland with valid work permission.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Hold a full Irish driving licence.
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare.
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support choice, decision-making, independence and personal development.
• Provide person-centred support with daily living skills, personal care, hygiene, health and appearance.
• Deliver support in line with individual care plans, goals and needs.
• Work in accordance with Lotus Care policies and procedures, relevant legislation, standards, regulations and codes of practice.
• Administer and accurately document prescribed medication in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Record and report incidents, concerns and complaints involving service owners, staff or visitors
• Work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to support service owners in achieving their individual goals.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good communication

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent

Full Irish driving license

Job description

About Lotus Care

to join our teams in Co. Laois as we prepare to open brand-new residential centres towards the end of 2026/early 2027.

Currently operating a number of residential centres across the Midlands Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, creating homely, comfortable and supportive environments within the local community. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.

-recognition that reflects the culture we strive to build every day.

About The Role

Positions offered are full-time, permanent and working an average of 42 hours per week. Relief contracts also considered. Salary is based on experience.

Health Care Assistants

About Lotus Care

Lotus Care is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join our teams in Co. Laois as we prepare to open brand-new residential centres towards the end of 2026/early 2027. Currently operating a number of residential centres across the Midlands Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, creating homely, comfortable and supportive environments within the local community. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities. Since the establishment of our first residential home in 2023, Lotus Care has experienced an exciting period of growth, now employing over 200 staff. Our continued growth reflects the dedication of our teams and our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are also incredibly proud to have been nominated in the 2026 Athlone Business Awards for Employer of the Year and the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award -recognition that reflects the culture we strive to build every day.

About The Role

Positions offered are full-time, permanent and working an average of 42 hours per week. Relief contracts also considered. Salary is based on experience.

• Encourage and support choice, decision-making, independence and personal development.
• Provide person-centred support with daily living skills, personal care, hygiene, health and appearance.
• Deliver support in line with individual care plans, goals and needs.
• Work in accordance with Lotus Care policies and procedures, relevant legislation, standards, regulations and codes of practice.
• Administer and accurately document prescribed medication in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Record and report incidents, concerns and complaints involving service owners, staff or visitors
• Work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to support service owners in achieving their individual goals.

About You

• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or an equivalent relevant qualification, with at least 2 of the 8 modules completed and a commitment to completing the remaining modules.
• Hold a full Irish driving license
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding
• Competitive premiums and attractive rates of pay
• Extensive in-house training and development opportunities
• Ongoing mentoring, guidance and support
• CPD support and opportunities for professional development
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company events and team initiatives
• Free on-site parking

If you are passionate about supporting people to live meaningful, independent and fulfilling lives, and want to be part of a reputable, growing organisation that genuinely values its staff and the people we support, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must be currently based in Ireland and hold a valid work permit with the right to work in Ireland.