Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant required for Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, Kiltipper Road, Dublin 24 - Must have valid work permit for Ireland. Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, a purpose-built centre established in 2004, is expanding our team and seeking Healthcare Assistants for full-time and part-time positions (22 hours per week minimum). Our multidisciplinary team provides a range of specialist care services including care of the older person, the younger person with a disability, people with Dementia/Alzheimers and step-down care, convalescence, and rehabilitation care services. Kiltipper Woods Care Centre provides outpatient rehabilitation and wellness therapies through our physiotherapy and hydrotherapy clinic. Role Overview: Healthcare Assistants support Nursing Staff in delivering high-quality, person-centered care. You will ensure the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of residents while maintaining professional standards and adherence to care policies. Key Responsibilities: Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting, continence care, feeding, and mobility support Support residents during mealtimes and ensure dietary needs are met Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence Observe and report changes in residents condition to Nursing Staff Maintain cleanliness and safety of resident areas, equipment, and personal belongings Support recreational and social activities Follow policies on moving and handling, infection control, and safety regulations Participate in training, orientation, and professional development Qualifications & Essential Skills: QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support with 8 modules completed, including Care Skills and Care of the Older Person Previous experience in the care of older persons Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills Professional judgement, reasoning, and problem-solving skills Person-centred approach to resident/patient care Willingness to undertake further education and training Hold a valid work permit for Ireland Benefits: Modern, state-of-the-art facility with a pleasant working environment Continuous professional development and paid mandatory training Pension scheme, death-in-service insurance, and credit union savings plan Onsite café with staff discounts Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work) Discounted Physio sessions Free parking and bike storage Winner Clinical Team of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards Winner Nursing Home/Residential Care Unit of the Year 2019 -Irish Healthcare Awards Kiltipper Woods Care Centre is an equal opportunities employer Skills: job desired skills