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:
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Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting, continence care, feeding, and mobility support
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Support residents during mealtimes and ensure dietary needs are met
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Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence
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Observe and report changes in residents' condition to Nursing Staff
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Maintain cleanliness and safety of resident areas, equipment, and personal belongings
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Support recreational and social activities
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Follow policies on moving and handling, infection control, and safety regulations
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Participate in training, orientation, and professional development
Qualifications & Essential Skills:
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QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support with 8 modules completed, including Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
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Previous experience in the care of older persons
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills
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Professional judgement, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
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Person-centred approach to resident/patient care
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Willingness to undertake further education and training
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Hold a valid work permit for Ireland
Benefits:
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Modern, state-of-the-art facility with a pleasant working environment
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Continuous professional development and paid mandatory training
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Pension scheme, death-in-service insurance, and credit union savings plan
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Onsite cafe with staff discounts
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Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work)
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Discounted Physio sessions
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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
