Walkinstown - Caregiver

Dovida Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Classroom training

Online training

Shadow training

QQI qualification opportunities

Career progression

Ongoing support from local office team

General Work Permit support

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus and recognition awards

Free PPE

Bike to Work Scheme

Social events

Job summary

Dovida Ireland in South Dublin is hiring Healthcare Assistants to support clients in Rathfarnham, Nutgrove, Ballinteer and surrounding areas. Earn between €14.45 and €18.00 per hour with travel allowance; flexible part-time and full-time shifts available after training and onboarding.

No prior care experience is required, with comprehensive training and QQI opportunities. You will help clients live independently and travel between local visits while building strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and respectful approach.
• Availability for at least 15 hours per week.
• Right to work in Ireland.
• Effective spoken and written English.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including QQI modules.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support with daily living.
• Preparing meals and providing light household support.
• Promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Following care plans and recording care provided.
• Recognising and reporting risks or concerns.
• Building positive relationships with clients and families.
• Travelling between local client visits.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Communication

Time management

Job description

Support people to live independently at home.

Join Dovida’s South Dublin team as a Healthcare Assistant and make a real difference in your local community.

Previous care experience is not required. Whether you are returning to work, studying or starting a new career, we would love to hear from you.

Earn €14.45–€18.00 per hour and paid travel allowance between clients. We provide comprehensive training, QQI opportunities and flexible part-time and full-time work across Rathfarnham, Nutgrove, Ballinteer, Churchtown, Knocklyon and the D6W, D12, D14, D16 and D24 areas.

Pay and hours

• €14.45–€18.00 per hour
• Paid travel allowance between clients
• Minimum availability of 15 hours per week
• Flexible part-time hours, with 20–25-hour contracts where available
• Full-time contracts of 35+ hours where available
• Regular clients after training and onboarding
• Evening and weekend availability valued

Benefits

• Classroom, online and shadow training
• QQI qualification opportunities and career progression
• Ongoing support from the local office team
• General Work Permit support for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme, referral bonus and recognition awards
• Free PPE, social events and Bike to Work Scheme

What you’ll do

• Providing personal care and support with daily living
• Preparing meals and providing light household support
• Promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing
• Following care plans and recording care provided
• Recognising and reporting risks or concerns
• Building positive relationships with clients and families
• Travelling between local client visits

Must-haves

• Caring, reliable and respectful approach
• Availability for at least 15 hours per week
• Right to work in Ireland
• Effective spoken and written English
• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including QQI modules

Full training is provided; previous care experience is not required.

Desirable

• Previous care experience
• QQI qualification, or currently working towards one
• Own transport, such as a car, scooter or bicycle
• Evening and weekend availability

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know and we will work with you to support your application.