Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Paid training

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend bonus

Carer of the Month recognition

Bike to Work Scheme

Free uniforms

Ongoing learning & career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Galway City are seeking Healthcare Assistants to provide person-centred care in a local setting. You will support clients with daily tasks, mobility and companionship, with a focus on wellbeing and drawing on your empathy and reliability.

This role offers on-site hours in Galway with paid mileage, flexible hours and paid training. Suitable for those from care, retail, hospitality, or family caregiving backgrounds looking to start or advance a career in care.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 or equivalent required.
• Full Irish driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in care is an advantage but not essential.
• People skills from retail, hospitality, or customer service are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily tasks (washing, dressing, meals).
• Support mobility and independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns.

Skills

Caring personality

Reliability

Empathy

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Location: On site / Galway City, Co. Galway, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Salary: Negotiable salary

Healthcare Assistant – Galway City, Renmore, BriarHill, Douighshka

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
• Paid holidays
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Carer of the Month recognition
• Ongoing learning & career progression
• Bike to Work Scheme
• 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 supportMonitor wellbeing and report any concerns

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

Custom Fields

Job ID: INDWH

Job type: Permanent

Job terms: Full-time

Address: On site / Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland