Healthcare Assistants

About Contact Care:

Where comfort meets compassion
At Contact Care, we provide compassionate and personalized home care services tailored to each individual’s needs. With a focus on respect, dignity, and quality care, we empower our clients to live comfortably and independently at home.

As a nurse-led organisation, Contact Care delivers both complex and personal care to clients in the community. We are currently seeking Healthcare Assistants to support clients in the Swords, Malahide, and Howth areas.

Who You Are:

• Caring, dependable, and passionate about helping others
• Currently completing QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent
• Completed Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules
• Hold a valid People Moving & Handling Certificate
• Conversational or fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Able to provide work and character references
• Willing to complete Garda Vetting (fee reimbursed)
• Prior home care or healthcare experience is an advantage, but not required

What You’ll Do:

• Provide personal and social care in clients’ homes
• Assist with washing, dressing, toileting, mobility, meals, and companionship
• Promote client independence, dignity, and emotional well-being
• Record care notes accurately and report changes in condition
• Follow individual care plans and adhere to infection prevention protocols
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and the wider care team

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment
• Part-time and full-time roles available
• Set rosters with consistent working hours
• Travel expenses paid
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid holidays
• Free PPE, uniform, and ID badge
• Free induction and in-house training
• Systematic appraisals and team support
• Excellent Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

This is a great opportunity to use your existing knowledge and develop new skills in a supported environment!

www.contactcare.ie