Healthcare Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Flexible working hours

Paid training provided

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend bonus

Carer of the Month recognition

Bike to Work Scheme

Free uniforms

Job summary

Westcare Homecare Ltd is hiring a Healthcare Assistant for Kiltoom and Knockcroghery area. Earn up to €21.50/hour with paid mileage and flexible hours. Paid training, holidays, and a supportive team are provided.

Whether you’re experienced or coming from retail or hospitality, we’ll help you build a career in care. Full Irish driving licence and access to a car are advantageous.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 or equivalent required.
• Full Irish driving licence and access to a car preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Positive attitude

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

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

Healthcare Assistant – Kiltoom and Knockcroghery area.

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 support
• Monitor 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.