Healthcare Assistant – Dublin northside in Dublin
- Salary
- €15–€18 / hour
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 21 Nov 2026
About the Role
Contact Care is a home-grown Irish company with an experienced, caring team of healthcare professionals. We are forward-thinking in our delivery of services, providing high-quality care to both older persons and individuals with disabilities. We are not just another homecare provider; our company has expanded primarily through our excellent reputation among HSE professionals and voluntary organisations. At Contact Care, we are passionate about working alongside individuals and families to find tailored solutions, and we are widely recognised for the high level of support and dedication we bring to our community.
Where comfort meets compassion. At Contact Care, we provide compassionate and personalised home care services designed around the unique needs of our clients. With a focus on dignity, respect, and person-centred care, we support individuals with long-term disabilities and older adults to live independently in their own homes.
We are a dynamic home healthcare provider operating across Dublin. As our services continue to grow, we are recruiting dedicated Healthcare Assistants to deliver care that truly makes a difference, offering structured rosters and consistent working hours.
Details
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Various locations)
Employment Type: Contract / Permanent
Salary: €15.00 - €18.00 per hour
Language Requirement: Fluent English
Closing date: 21 Nov 2026
Requirements
Traits: Caring, reliable, trustworthy, and deeply committed to excellent client care.
Education: Working toward or holding a QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification in Healthcare Support.
Modules: Must have completed both Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules.
Skills: Excellent communication skills (fluent written and spoken English).
Compliance: Ability to provide suitable professional/character references and complete the Garda Vetting process.
Note: Previous care experience is helpful but not required if modules are completed.
Your Responsibilities
- Direct Care: Deliver high-quality personal care and social support in clients' homes.
- Promote Independence: Encourage dignity, respect, and independence through person-centred care.
- Daily Support: Assist clients with mobility, personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and companionship.
- Care Plans: Follow tailored, individual care plans strictly and document precise daily care notes.
- Compliance: Adhere to infection control, health and safety standards, and company policies.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with field supervisors and managers to ensure the highest standards of care.
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant at Contact Care?
- The key responsibilities include delivering high-quality personal care and social support, promoting independence, assisting with daily activities, following care plans, adhering to compliance standards, and working collaboratively with the team.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- Candidates should be working toward or holding a QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification in Healthcare Support, with completed modules in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person. Excellent communication skills and the ability to complete Garda Vetting are also required.
- What are the benefits of working as a Healthcare Assistant at Contact Care?
- Benefits include regular shifts, competitive hourly rates, paid holidays, subsidised travel expenses, a refer-a-friend bonus, free training, free Garda Vetting, free PPE and ID badge, and career growth opportunities.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- €15.00 - €18.00 per hour
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 21 Nov 2026