Healthcare Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to €21.50/hour

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

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support clients with daily tasks, provide companionship and help maintain wellbeing in a close-knit team. This on-site role offers flexible hours, paid training and mileage, with a competitive hourly rate up to €21.50.

Join a supportive care team that values dignified, person-centered care and opportunities for ongoing learning and progression in the Westport area.

Qualifications

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

People skills

Reliability

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

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

Healthcare Assistant – Westport

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.