Job Title
Health Care Assistant
Company
Dream Big Sophia Company Limited by Guarantee
Location
27 Newgrove Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 X226
Job Description
The Health Care Assistant will be responsible for providing dedicated, continuous, and specialised personal care to Sophia, a young individual with special needs. The role involves offering daily support with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility, while ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment that promotes well‑being and independence. Key aspects of your role will include:
Responsibilities
* Assists and enables the service user to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet, and bathe, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times.
* Serves meals at the table or in bed, and assists with feeding when required, following dietary and nutritional guidelines.
* Provides daily personal care support to maintain hygiene, mobility, and overall well‑being.
* Monitors health indicators, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight, and contributes to accurate record keeping.
* Helps with daily activities such as letter writing, managing bills, and other personal tasks to promote independence.
* Provides companionship and engages in activities designed to stimulate and support emotional and cognitive development.
* Ensures that all care provided aligns with the specialised medical report confirming the ongoing and specific needs of the service user.
Qualifications
* Experience: a minimum of 1‑2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting is desirable, but not essential.
* Qualifications: no formal academic entry requirements; equivalent qualifications such as the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support are desirable.
* Certifications: First Aid, Manual Handling, and Basic Life Support (BLS) are advantageous.
* Skills: strong communication, a compassionate approach to patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Salary & Hours
Annual Salary: 30.000P
Hours per week: 39 hours
Start date: 19/01/2026
Application Method
Please send CV to declan.faherty@glennonbrothers.ie.
Employment Permit
In order to work in Ireland, a non‑EEA national must hold a valid employment permit.
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