Health Care Assistant

Comfort Homecare; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Homecare, a growing provider of home support services, seeks Health Care Assistants in Galway to deliver personalized care in clients' homes. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training, competitive pay, and benefits like fully funded QQI qualifications, bonuses, and more. Join a compassionate team committed to exceptional care for the elderly and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Fully funded QQI Level 5 and 6 qualifications

In-house manual handling and patient-moving certification

Carer of the Month bonus

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) for 1 year preferred.
• Full clean driver's license required.
• Some experience and training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of emotional, social, and personal care.
• Accurate record-keeping and follow company policies.
• Implement individual care plans.

Skills

Communication

Practical skills

Caring disposition

Flexible attitude

Education

QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and Care of the Elderly

Certificate in Care Skills or Healthcare Support desirable

Job description

Due to continued growth and expansion in the Galway area, Comfort Homecare is recruiting additional Health Care Assistants to support our Galway team.

Driving Essential

Most competitive rates starting at €15 per hour. Higher rates on Sundays, €10 for half-hour calls plus a travel allowance of 41c per km. Additional benefits included.

Position Details

Healthcare Assistants needed for part-time and full-time roles in Galway to help clients remain safely and happily in their own homes. This is a great opportunity to work with a company that values its staff highly.

• Fully funded QQI Level 5 and 6 qualifications
• In-house manual handling and patient-moving certification
• Carer of the Month bonus
• Refer a Friend bonus

Candidate Requirements

• QQI Level 5 in Care Skills and Care of the Elderly
• Reliable and dependable
• Full clean driver's license and own vehicle
• Flexible with a can-do attitude
• Caring and kind disposition with a person-centred approach
• Good communication and practical skills
• Some experience and training preferred
• Willing to work weekends and evenings

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of emotional, social, and personal care
• Follow all company policies
• Accurate record-keeping
• Participate in ongoing training and upskilling
• Implement individual care plans
• Offer practical and emotional support professionally

Job Details

Type: Part-time / Full-time

Hours: 18-40 per week

Schedule

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekends
• Flexible hours

Experience & Certification

• HCA 1 year experience required
• Certificate in Care Skills or Healthcare Support desirable
• Full clean driver's license required

About Us

Comfort Homecare, established in 2021 by Dara Shortt, is rapidly becoming a leading home support provider, delivering excellent care to the elderly and individuals with disabilities. With over 150 Care Assistants across Midlands, Dublin, and Kildare, we prioritize compassion, empathy, and person-centred care, maintaining dignity and respect for all clients.

We offer comprehensive training and a supportive environment to ensure our team can exceed expectations and provide peace of mind to clients and their families.