Healthcare Assistant (Part‑Time / Full‑Time)

About the role

InisCare is looking for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support customers in living safely and happily at home. You will provide personal care, assist with daily living tasks, and help maintain a comfortable environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personal care such as bathing, dressing, incontinence support, and meal preparation.
• Follow safety protocols, including safe moving and handling procedures.
• Report any concerns about customers or colleagues to the manager.
• Document all tasks accurately in daily logs.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies.
• Attend scheduled training and work within professional boundaries.
• Encourage customer autonomy and engage in respectful conversation throughout the shift.
• Notify the office promptly if you cannot attend or will be late for a shift.

Required profile

• QQI Level 5 Health Care Award or equivalent.
• Additional training: Children’s First, Safeguarding, Dementia, GDPR, Infection Prevention, Hand Hygiene, PPE use.
• Empathy, reliability, physical stamina, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing needs.

Required skills

• Basic patient care (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Assisting with mobility and exercise.
• Familiarity with healthcare equipment and devices.