Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare Ltd; Navan; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid mileage

Paid training provided

Fuel cards

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend bonus

Bike to Work Scheme

Retirement plans

Free uniforms

Job summary

Westcare Homecare Ltd in Ireland is hiring care assistants for flexible, local roles in Navan and surrounding areas. Earn up to €21.50/hour with paid mileage and flexible hours, and join a supportive team that values your contribution and offers training.

You will help clients with daily tasks, support mobility, provide companionship, monitor wellbeing, and help create a safe home environment. A driving licence and QQI Level 5 are required; experience is an advantage but not essential.

Qualifications

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

Full Irish driving licence & access to

Caring attitude

Reliability

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

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.

Areas: Trim, Kells, Oldcastle, Athboy, Dunderry, Slane

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.

Start a rewarding career where you're appreciated, supported, and making a real difference in people's lives.

INDWH

Competitive salary

Job type: Permanent

Job terms: Full or part-time

Address: On site / Westmeath, Co. Westmeath, Ireland

Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants