Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Healthcare Assistant to join a dedicated care team in Kildare. This is a full-time, permanent position working an average of 42 hours per week, with relief contracts also considered. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing for each service user.
In this role, you will support individuals with daily living, personal care, health, and overall quality of life while working closely with colleagues and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to help service users achieve their personal goals. You will play an important part in maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment in line with organisational policies, HIQA standards, and relevant legislation.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred support tailored to individual care plans, goals, preferences, and needs.
- Encourage and support choice, decision-making, independence, and personal development.
- Assist service users with daily living skills, including personal care, hygiene, health, and appearance.
- Administer prescribed medication safely and accurately, and maintain clear and timely documentation in line with policy and procedure.
- Record, report, and escalate incidents, concerns, and complaints involving service users, staff, or visitors.
- Work collaboratively with the MDT and wider care team to support service users in achieving their individual outcomes.
- Ensure all support is delivered in accordance with Lotus Care policies, procedures, HIQA standards, and all relevant regulations and codes of practice.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respect.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of service users through compassionate, person-centred care.
- A stable, permanent role with consistent hours and the option of relief contracts for greater flexibility.
- Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, allowing you to broaden your experience and contribute to holistic care delivery.
- A role that values independence, dignity, and individual choice at the heart of daily support.
- Professional environment with clear standards, strong policies, and a commitment to quality care and compliance.
Requirements
- Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- At least 2 of the 8 QQI modules completed, with a commitment to completing the remaining modules.
- Full Irish driving licence and access to reliable transport.
- Previous experience in social care or healthcare is required.
- Working knowledge of HIQA standards, regulations, and care compliance requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Ability to provide person-centred care with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
- Successful completion of Garda Vetting / Police Clearance.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good understanding of medication procedures, incident reporting, and safeguarding practices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Permanent full-time employment with an average of 42 hours per week.
- Relief contract options available for flexibility.
- Opportunity to work in a person-centred, supportive care environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Experience working alongside a multidisciplinary team.
- Meaningful work that supports independence, dignity, and quality of life.
- Clear policies and procedures that support safe and high-quality care delivery.