Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare Ltd; Ballymahon Municipal District; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid training

Fuel cards

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Westcare Homecare Ltd in Castlebar is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to support clients with daily tasks, mobility, and companionship in their own homes. Your role focuses on dignity, respect, and maintaining independence.

We offer paid training, flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, mileage reimbursements and ongoing learning. If you're caring and reliable, join our supportive team making a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Must be a caring, compassionate person with excellent people skills.
• QQI Level 5 or equivalent required.
• Experience in care is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with daily tasks (washing, dressing, meals).
• Support mobility and independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns to the team.
• Help create a safe, comfortable home environment.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Castlebar

Earn up to €21.50/hour + Paid Mileage + Flexible Hours

Looking for a meaningful career where you're valued, supported, and paid fairly?

Whether you're experienced or coming from retail, hospitality, or caring for family - we'll help you build a career in care.

What's in it for you?

• Up to €21.50 per hour
• Paid mileage
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Paid training provided
• Fuel cards
• Paid holidays
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Carer of the Month recognition
• Ongoing learning & career progression
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Retirement plans
• Supportive team with an open-door policy
• Free uniforms

Why this role works

• Work close to your local area
• Spend real 1-to-1 time with clients
• Be part of a supportive care team
• Make a genuine difference every day

What you'll do

• Help clients with daily tasks (washing, dressing, meals)
• Support mobility and independence
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns
• Help create a safe, comfortable home environment

What you need

• Full Irish driving licence & access to a car
• QQI Level 5 or equivalent of QQI
• A caring, reliable, and positive attitude
• Experience in care is an advantage, but not essential

New to care?

If you've worked in retail, hospitality, or customer service, you already have the people skills we need.

We'll support you with training to start your career in healthcare.

Start a rewarding career where you're appreciated, supported, and making a real difference in people's lives.