Compassionate Home Care Assistant | Flexible Scheduling

Bluebird Care Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Refer-a-friend bonus (€250)

Bi-weekly pay

Free uniform

Ongoing training & career development

QQI registration support

Employee Assistance & Wellbeing

24/7 nurse-led clinical support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly delivers person-centred home care across the Midlands. As a Health Care Assistant in Clonaslee, you’ll be supported by Clinical Nurse Managers with 24/7 clinical support to ensure high-quality care.

You’ll support clients in their own homes to live independently and with dignity, including personal care, meal prep, medication prompting, and companionship. Garda vetting and a full driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person) completed.
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a healthcare setting.
• Garda Vetting required (and International Police Clearance if applicable).
• Fit-to-work certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Full driver’s licence and access to your own transport.
• Comfortable using Google Maps for navigation.
• Good English communication skills.
• A caring, dependable, and respectful approach.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting).
• Meal preparation and light household duties.
• Medication prompting and supervision.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting clients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and high-dependency needs.
• Following individual Care Plans and recording care provided.
• Reporting any concerns to the care management team.

Skills

Good English communication skills

Caring and respectful approach

Education

QQI Level 5 (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person)

Job description

Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly delivers person-centred home care across the Midlands. As a Health Care Assistant in Clonaslee, you’ll be supported by Clinical Nurse Managers with 24/7 clinical support to ensure high-quality care.

You’ll support clients in their own homes to live independently and with dignity, including personal care, meal prep, medication prompting, and companionship. Garda vetting and a full driving licence are required.