Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare Ltd; Dunleer; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 29,000; 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

Bike to Work Scheme

Retirement plans

Free uniforms

Job summary

Westcare Homecare Ltd is hiring carers to support local clients in Dunleer, Duleek, Blackrock and Carlingford. This is a meaningful role where you provide daily living assistance, companionship and ensure a safe, comfortable home environment.

You’ll work close to home with a supportive team, receive paid training, mileage and flexible hours to fit your life. Full Irish driving licence & access to a car are required, along with QQI Level 5 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

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.

Areas: Dunleer,Duleek, Blackrock, Carlingford

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, customer service, after graduating college, looking for a career change - 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.