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We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Home Care Personal Assistants to support individuals in living independently and safely within their own homes. As a Home Care Personal Assistant, you will provide person-centred care tailored to each client’s individual needs while promoting dignity, respect, independence, and wellbeing.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by providing high-quality home care services across Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support to children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence support
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe moving and handling techniques
• Support clients with medication reminders in line with individual care plans
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding where needed
• Carry out light housekeeping duties, including laundry, cleaning, and maintaining a safe home environment
• Help service users build independence, develop life skills, and engage socially
• Plan and deliver structured activities, group sessions, and individualised support plans
• Accompany and drive clients to medical appointments, shopping, social activities, and community outings
• Provide companionship and emotional support to help reduce social isolation
• Encourage independence and choice while assisting with daily living activities
• Monitor clients' health and wellbeing, reporting any changes to the Care Coordinator or Clinical Team
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate care records, reports, and documentation
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, infection prevention, and confidentiality policies

Essential Requirements

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this qualification
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in disability services, social care, or a healthcare/residential care setting
• Experience supporting older adults or individuals with disabilities
• Previous experience in home care, healthcare, disability support, or personal assistance
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Full driving licence with recent driving experience (within the past 2 years)
• Open to working within intellectual disability (ID) services
• Confident driving service users as part of daily duties
• Friendly, caring, and professional manner

Desirable

• Access to a vehicle.
• Manual Handling and Patient Moving & Handling training.
• First Aid certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Pay: €16.12 per hour

Expected hours: 39.0 per week

Education:

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• drivers licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person