Healthcare Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Flexible working hours

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‑pol

Free uniforms

Job summary

Westcare Homecare Ltd is seeking compassionate care workers to support clients in Headford and surrounding areas. The role focuses on delivering person‑centered care with emphasis on daily tasks, mobility assistance, companionship and wellbeing monitoring.

Earn up to €21.50/hour with paid mileage and flexible hours; paid training and other benefits help you build a rewarding career in care. Full driving licence and access to a car are required.

Qualifications

• Full Irish driving licence is required.
• Access to a car to travel to clients.

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

Car access

Care experience (advantage)

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

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.

Area: Headford

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.

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