Healthcare Assistant/ Carer - Douglas

Comfort Keepers; Cork; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free QQI Level 5 training

Mileage reimbursed

Uniform provided

24/7 on-call support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness supports

Job summary

Comfort Keepers in Ireland seeks compassionate carers to deliver personal care and support for mobility, dressing, meals, and daily activities, helping clients remain independent at home with dignity and respect. You will travel locally, build trusted relationships with clients and their families, and work with a supportive local management team.

We offer flexible full- or part-time roles, paid training (QQI Level 5), mileage reimbursement, a uniform, Garda vetting, and 24/7 on-call support.

Qualifications

• EU/EEA citizenship or unrestricted right to work in Ireland.
• Driving licence not required but beneficial.
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support desirable; we will support you to complete it.
• Motivation to support people in the community to live independently with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care including mobility, dressing and continence care.
• Assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Providing medication prompts and maintaining accurate records.
• Travel between client visits within your local area.
• Observing client wellbeing and escalating concerns to local office management.
• Building a professional, trusted relationship with clients and their families.
• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.

Skills

Communications

Personal/Social Care

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support

Job description

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Comfort Keepers - Official Community Impact Partner of the GAA / GPACare work is one of the most meaningful things you can do in your community.

Our Connection Index research found that staying in your own home and community is the single biggest driver of social connection in Ireland.

If you are someone who cares about the people in your community and who believes that everyone deserves to live independently at home for as long as possible, we would love to hear from you.

About Comfort Keepers:

Comfort Keepers has been supporting people to live independently at home in Ireland for over 20 years. We work with people of all ages, helping them stay in the places and around the moments that mean the most to them.

What the Role Involves:

• Delivering personal care including support with mobility, dressing, and continence care with dignity and respect at all times.
• Assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Providing medication prompts and maintaining accurate, timely records.
• Travel between client visits within your local area.
• Observing client wellbeing and escalating any concerns promptly to the local office management.
• Building a professional, trusted relationship with your client and their family.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and privacy at all times, the trust of our clients and their families is central to everything we do.

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly rates up to €18.53.
• Premium rates for weekends, bank holidays, qualifications, and length of service, your pay grows with you.
• Travel between client visits in your local area using your own vehicle - mileage fully reimbursed.
• Full Time or Part Time positions available.
• Free QQI Level 5 training, structured induction programme, and access to a certified online learning portal.
• Clear career progression from carer to various role such as supervisor, coordinator, rapid responder, client services manager.
• Free uniform and Garda vetting.
• 24/7 on-call support from your local management team, you are never on your own.
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellness supports, staff awards, and partner discounts.

What We Are Looking For:

• EU/EEA citizenship or an unrestricted right to work in Ireland is required.
• A driving licence is not required for this role but is beneficial.
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support is desirable, if you do not hold it, we will fully support you to complete it.
• A genuine motivation to support people in your community to live with independence and dignity.

Important: Right to Work

Applicants must possess EU/EEA citizenship or currently hold an unrestricted right to work in Ireland to be considered for this position. No visa sponsorship is available.

Please note: We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who reside in Ireland and have the legal right to work in Ireland for the role.

Unfortunately, we are not able to consider overseas applicants at this time.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Teamwork