Health Care Assistants

Right at Home (Ireland); Courtown; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate €14.15–€17.00 per hour

Flexible hours

Paid training and development

Employee of the Month & Employee ofthe

Refer a Friend scheme

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Right at Home (Ireland) is currently hiring full-time and part-time Home Care Assistants in the Kildare Town area, with visa considerations noted in the company policy. You will provide personal and practical care to clients, aiding independence and social involvement while upholding dignity and respect.

We offer pay rates of €14.15–€17.00 per hour depending on experience, flexible hours, paid training, recognition awards, refer-a-friend scheme, and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience and empathy are essential.
• Dependable and attentive with a strong commitment to high-quality care.
• Great communication with clients and support team.
• Ability to work independently and follow policies and safety standards.
• Experience providing care is desirable.
• 2 QQI Level 5 modules (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) required.
• Up-to-date Patient Moving & Handling certificate (training provided).
• International Police Clearance (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal and practical care.
• Supporting independence and social involvement.
• Maintaining dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Reporting any issues or changes to your manager.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Independence

Safety compliance

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Skills

QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person

Job description

One of Ireland's leading and award-winning home care providers, Right at Home are currently hiring full-time and part-time Home Care Assistants and welcome applicants from...

Our company mission is simple — to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Company value

Please note:
We do not provide visas for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland and be able to provide a valid visa if applicable.

Benefits and Recognition

• Pay rate between starting at€14.15–€17.00 per hour depending on experience

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

• Paid training and development – we’re passionate about investing in our people

• Employee of the Month & Employee of the Year Awards (Regional & National)

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Progression opportunities – we love to promote from within

Required Competencies and Training

• Compassion, patience, and empathy

• Dependable and attentive, with a strong commitment to high-quality care

• Great communication skills with clients and support team

• Ability to work independently and follow policies and safety standards

• Experience providing care (desirable)

• 2 QQI Level 5 modules (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) (required)

• Up-to-date Patient Moving & Handling certificate (training provided if needed)

• International Police Clearance (if applicable)

Job Summary

• Assisting clients with personal and practical care

• Supporting independence and social involvement

• Maintaining dignity, privacy and respect at all times

• Reporting any issues or changes to your manager

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer.
Location: Kildare Town | Newbridge