HCA

Desired Skills: QQI Level 5 with all Modules completed.

Job Summary

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our care team in Dublin, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting individuals living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred care, promote residents’ dignity and independence, and ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents living with dementia using a compassionate, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Assist residents with eating, drinking, and maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical health, behaviour, mood, or cognitive condition.
• Support residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, agitation, or other dementia-related symptoms.
• Encourage independence, social interaction, meaningful activities, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow individual care plans.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, safeguarding policies, and health and safety standards.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and individual preferences.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality care.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, particularly in dementia care.
• Knowledge and understanding of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and age-related cognitive decline.
• A caring, patient, empathetic, and respectful attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and person-centred care.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, where required.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or an equivalent relevant healthcare qualification.
• Previous experience in a nursing home, residential care facility, or community care setting.
• Training in dementia care, manual handling, safeguarding, infection prevention, and basic life support.
• Familiarity with Irish healthcare standards and care documentation.