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Health Care Assistant

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    DREAM BIG SOPHIA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
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    Ref: #JOB-2417168
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    27 Newgrove Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 X226
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    30000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 20 Oct 2025
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    Closing On: 17 Nov 2025

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Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Company Name:  Dream Big Sophia Company Limited by Guarantee
Work address: 27 Newgrove Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 X226.


Job Description:
The Health Care Assistant will be responsible for providing dedicated, continuous, and specialised personal care to Sophia, a young individual with special needs. The role involves offering daily support with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility, while ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment that promotes well-being and independence.


Key aspects of your role will include:
Assists and enables the service user to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet, and bathe, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times.
Serves meals at the table or in bed, and assists with feeding when required, following dietary and nutritional guidelines.
Provides daily personal care support to maintain hygiene, mobility, and overall well-being.
Monitors health indicators, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight, and contributes to accurate record keeping.
Helps with daily activities such as letter writing, managing bills, and other personal tasks to promote independence.
Provides companionship and engages in activities designed to stimulate and support emotional and cognitive development.
Ensures that all care provided aligns with the specialised medical report confirming the ongoing and specific needs of the service user.


Job Requirements:
Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting is desirable, but not essential.
Qualifications: There are no formal academic entry requirements. Equivalent qualifications such as the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support, are desirable.
Certifications: Additional certifications such as First Aid, Manual Handling, and Basic Life Support (BLS) are advantageous.
Skills: Strong communication skills, a compassionate approach to patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a team.


Annual Salary: 30.000
P.h: 14.79
Hours per Week: 39 hours 
Start Date: 19/01/2026

Send CV to: declan.faherty@glennonbrothers.ie
Name: Declan Faherty
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