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/Alzheimer's 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 cafe 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