Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare Ltd; Knockcroghery; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 35,000; 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 in Kiltoom/Knockcroghery area is hiring a Healthcare Assistant. Earn up to €21.50 per hour with paid mileage and flexible hours. We welcome applicants from retail, hospitality, or caring for family and will help you build a career in care.

You'll support clients with daily tasks, assist mobility, provide companionship, monitor wellbeing, and help create a safe home. A Full Irish driving licence and QQI Level 5 are required or equivalent; training is provided and progression

Qualifications

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

People skills

Companionship

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

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
• 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.

Details

Custom Fields

Negotiable salary

Job ID: INDWH

Job type: Permanent

Job terms: Full-time

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

Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants

Created at: Jul 20, 2026 1:13 PM

Published by: niall martyn