Healthcare Assistant – Nursing Home (Clondalkin, Dublin 22)
Full-Time | Permanent | €15 per hour + Premiums
What's in it for you?
1. €15.00 per hour (base rate)
2. 15% premium for Saturdays
3. 20% premium for Sundays
4. Free staff meals on duty
5. Sick pay scheme
6. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
7. Bike to Work Scheme
What you'll do:
8. Provide hands-on support with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – mobility, personal care, eating/drinking assistance, etc.
9. Assist residents with challenging behaviours using positive behaviour reinforcement techniques
10. Work confidently with dementia/BPSD residents in a calm and compassionate manner
11. Safely use hoists and other mobility aids as part of resident care
12. Collaborate closely with nursing and activities teams to create a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment
What we're looking for:
13. 2-3 years' solid experience as permanent staff (not agency) in an Irish or EU Nursing Home
14. QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support (or equivalent)
15. Proven ability to support residents with dementia/BPSD and other complex needs
16. Comfortable working at the fast-paced level required in a busy residential care setting
17. A team player with excellent communication skills, reliability, and a genuine passion for elderly care
If this sounds like your next move, apply in complete confidence to Barbara Kelly or call 087 737 9636 for more details.