Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare Ltd; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Paid training

Fuel cards

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend bonus

Carer of the Month

Ongoing learning

Career progression

Bike to Work

Retirement plans

Supportive team

Free uniforms

Job summary

Westcare Homecare Ltd is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Drogheda to support clients in their homes. You will help with daily tasks, assist with mobility, and provide companionship while promoting wellbeing and safety in a home setting. Flexible hours and a valued role in a caring team await.

Ideal candidates have a full driving licence and access to a car, QQI Level 5 or equivalent, and a positive, reliable attitude. Experience in care is beneficial but not required as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Full Irish driving licence and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Full Irish driving licence

Access to a car

Caring attitude

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Drogheda.

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

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.

Details

• Job type: Permanent
• Job terms: Full-time
• Address: On site / Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
• Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
• Negotiable salary