Caregiver / Healthcare Assistant in Ireland

Kats Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Ireland is seeking dedicated Caregivers to provide high-quality person-centred care in residential care homes. Candidates must have a QQI Level 5 Certificate or equivalent and strong English skills. This role offers relocation support and requires flexibility with working hours across mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

Relocation support

Onboarding support

Qualifications

• Valid QQI Level 5 Certificate in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person OR equivalent.
• Ability to work a 40-hour week across various shifts.
• Strong command of English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks.
• Encourage social interaction and meaningful activities.
• Collaborate with nursing team on resident care plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptable

Strong English communication

Education

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person

Job description

Caregiver / Healthcare Assistant Ireland

Location: Ireland (various regions)

About Us

We are Kats Recruitment, a specialist agency sourcing multilingual talent for healthcare and customer-service roles across Europe. We are now partnering with leading residential care homes in Ireland who are seeking dedicated and compassionate Caregivers/Healthcare Assistants to join their teams.

Role Summary

As a Caregiver, you will support the care home’s mission to provide high-quality person-centred care to older adults. You will work closely with nursing staff and management, ensuring residents’ comfort, dignity and wellbeing in a warm, friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks (personal hygiene, dressing, mobility support)
• Encourage social interaction, meaningful activity and engagement
• Support mealtimes, assist with feeding if required, and monitor food/fluid intake
• Promote a safe environment help manage risks, support resident independence, attend to internal documentation
• Collaborate with nursing team on resident care plans, report changes in condition
• Uphold the home’s values and commitment to dignity, respect and person-centred care

Requirements

• Valid QQI Level 5 Certificate in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person OR equivalent certification & at least one year of paid experience.
• Strong command of English (verbal and written). Employers may require a test such as IELTS/OET.
• Ability to work a 40-hour week (shift-pattern including mornings/evenings/weekends)
• Compassionate, patient, adaptable and proactive in a team setting
• Non-EU applicants: eligible for work visa in Ireland. Employer covers relocation & supports registration process.

Salary & Benefits

• Relocation support (for eligible international candidates) including:
  
  • Visa and registration assistance
  • Pre-scheduled accommodation arranged before arrival
  • Meet-and-greet at airport
  • Onboarding support and career guidance