Support Worker (Healthcare Assistant)

ALPINE HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Qualifications upgrade

Mentoring

Job summary

Alpine Healthcare Limited is seeking caring, dependable individuals for entry-level home care positions in County Dublin. You will support Service Users in their own homes with personal care, daily activities, and household tasks, promoting independence and dignity.

A caring attitude and reliable, professional conduct are essential. Essential QQI Level 5 credentials are required, with willingness to complete the Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills) or equivalent; English proficiency at C2/Master level.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to Service Users in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care, daily living activities, and practical household tasks.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and community inclusion.
• Support Service Users to maintain and enhance their quality of life.
• Monitor and report any changes in health, wellbeing, or circumstances.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Skills

QQI Level 5 Care of Older Persons

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Application Details

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Job Description

Essential Requirements

• Hold a minimum of 2 QQI Level 5 modules, including: oCare SkillsoCare of Older Persons
• Willing to work towards completing the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support.
• Have a caring, compassionate, and positive attitude towards supporting people in their own homes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional in all aspects of work.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel within the community to provide home care services.
• Access to a car or ability to commute using alternative transport options, such as TFI, Dart, Luas, or local public transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to Service Users in their own homes.
• Assist Service Users with personal care, daily living activities, and practical household tasks.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and community inclusion.
• Support Service Users to maintain and enhance their quality of life.
• Monitor and report any changes in a Service User's health, wellbeing, or circumstances.
• Build and maintain positive, therapeutic, and professional relationships with Service Users and their families.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of Service Users through effective observation, accurate record keeping, and timely reporting.
• Follow care plans, company policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines at all times.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and support for candidates with the right attitude and commitment to care.
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications and complete the QQI Level 5 Major Award.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living in the community.

Ideal Candidate

You are a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping others. You believe in a person-centred approach to care, respect individual choice and dignity, and are committed to supporting Service Users to live independently and safely in their own homes. You are willing to learn, develop your skills, and become part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding home care services.

Qualification Requirement: QQI Level 5 Care Skills and Care of Older Persons.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: No QualificationOR QQI 5 (Care of Older Persons & Care Skills) or equivalent
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Initiative