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 supportSupport residents during mealtimes and ensure dietary needs are metEstablish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independenceObserve and report changes in residents' condition to Nursing StaffMaintain cleanliness and safety of resident areas, equipment, and personal belongingsSupport recreational and social activitiesFollow policies on moving and handling, infection control, and safety regulationsParticipate in training, orientation, and professional developmentQualifications & Essential Skills:QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support with 8 modules completed, including Care Skills and Care of the Older PersonPrevious experience in the care of older personsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skillsProfessional judgement, reasoning, and problem-solving skillsPerson-centred approach to resident/patient careWillingness to undertake further education and trainingHold a valid work permit for IrelandBenefits:Modern, state-of-the-art facility with a pleasant working environmentContinuous professional development and paid mandatory trainingPension scheme, death-in-service insurance, and credit union savings planOnsite cafe with staff discountsTax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work)Discounted Physio sessionsFree parking and bike storageWinner Clinical Team of the Year Irish Healthcare AwardsWinner Nursing Home/Residential Care Unit of the Year Irish Healthcare AwardsKiltipper Woods Care Centre is an equal opportunities employer