Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare Ltd; Westport; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Flexible hours

Paid training

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend bonus

Carer of the Month recognition

Bike to Work Scheme

Free uniforms

Career progression

Job summary

Westcare Homecare Ltd in Westport, Mayo is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to work permanently on site, with flexible hours and travel-friendly duties. You’ll provide personal care, companionship, and support to clients in their homes across the Westport area.

We offer competitive pay up to €21.50 per hour, paid mileage, training, holidays, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full Irish driving licence & access to a car.
• QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification recognised for care work.
• 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.

Skills

Caring personality

People skills

Reliability

Communication

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Job Type:

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector / Subsector:

Salary: Negotiable Annual

Healthcare Assistant – Killashandra, Virginia

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.

Apply today

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

Details

Custom Fields

Job ID: INDWH

Job type: Permanent

Job terms: Full-time

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