Healthcare Assistant

Job Description

The responsibilities of a carer include (but are not limited to) personal

care, toileting, meal preparation, moving & transferring, dementia and

high dependency care, prompting medication, light housework/basic

shopping needs, documenting in clients progress notes accurately as per

Kare Plan guidelines at the end of each care call, clock in and out of calls

with location on via app and attend training to comply with standards as

requested.

Deliver high-quality care and assistance to our clients as per their Care

Plan. The Care Plan will be placed in each client’s homes and carers must

follow this guide.

Supporting social interactions and activities, providing companionship.

Encourage independence.

Observe, listen, and engage with clients and maintain positive

• relationships with the client and the family.
• Be punctual and manage time effectively.
• Always observe confidentiality policies.
• Communicate with Kare Plan any changes or concerns in relation to
• Client needs/care.
• Report and record any incidents.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Job Requirements

• Have at least 2 modules completed - QQI Care Skills and QQI Care of the
• Older Person and endeavour to complete full QQI within a 3-year time
• frame.
• Have a clean Garda Vetting Cert and International Police Clearance Cert
• (if applicable)
• Willing to undergo a medical examination to provide medical fitness for
• work cert.
• Have a driver’s licence & own transport and knowledge of using google
• maps to find client’s homes.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Can work independently or as part of a team.

Are reliable, dedicated, diligent and trustworthy. Understand GDPR and

• how important it is when working with the elderly.
• Are fluent in English both verbally and written.
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland
• Annual Salary: 32.691
• P.h: 16.12
• Hours per Week: 39 hours
• Proposed Start Date: 07/12/2026

Area of work

Dublin 5, Dublin 13, Dublin 17

North County Dublin and North County Dublin 1

South County Dublin and Wicklow