Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare; Galway; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to €21.50/hour

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Paid training provided

Fuel cards

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend bonus

Carer of the Month recognition

Bike to Work Scheme

Retirement plans

Supportive team with open-door policy

Free uniforms

Job summary

Westcare Homecare is hiring a Healthcare Assistant for Athenry, Co. Galway. Earn up to €21.50/hour with paid mileage and flexible hours. Training provided, fuel cards and holidays paid.

Join a supportive team and make a real difference in clients' daily lives. Ideal candidates have a full Irish driving licence, QQI Level 5, and a caring, reliable attitude. Experience is an advantage but not essential; we welcome applicants from retail, hospitality, or customer service backgrounds seeking a

Qualifications

• Full Irish driving licence and access to a car.
• QQI Level 5 or equivalent of QQI.
• Caring, reliable and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence

Caring attitude

Patient care

Reliable

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Athenry

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.