Company Information and Introduction:
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.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
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
Key Skills and Competencies:
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
