Healthcare Assistant - Clare

Irish HomeCare; Limerick; On-site; EUR 29,421 - 35,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join their growing team in Clare. The role involves providing essential home care services to clients in the local community, ensuring their physical, nutritional, and social needs are met.

Successful candidates will have a Level 5 qualification in Health or Social Care, strong communication skills, and a full Irish Driving Licence. Benefits include a refer-a-friend scheme and a Christmas bonus.

Qualifications

• A major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent (Qualified to Level 5 on the QQI Framework).
• Previous care or healthcare experience.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Full Irish Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, non-medical care and assistance to clients.
• Assist with clients' physical, nutritional, and social needs.
• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, and meal preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Personal/Social Care

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Level 5 in Health or Social Care

Job description

10/11 Steamboat Quay, Dock Road, Limerick, Co. Limerick, V94 V1KX

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

Location: Clare, Co Clare

About the Role: Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Clare. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing home care services to our clients in the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal, non-medical care and assistance to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with clients’ physical, nutritional and social needs as laid out in their Care Plan.
• Provide personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, assisting with continence care), mobilising, assistance with feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc.

Requirements

• A major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent (Qualified to Level 5 on the QQI Framework).
• Previous care or healthcare experience.
• A general understanding of geriatric health and mobility issues.
• Strong verbal communication skills and good command of spoken and written English.
• A full Irish (or Irish recognised) Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week. Must be available to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including weekends and bank holidays).

Salary: €32,691 per annum

Benefits: Refer a Friend scheme, Christmas Bonus.

To Please submit your application to [e-mail] by 5pm on 12th July 2026.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care
• Specialising In: geriatric health
• Driving Licence: Full B

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management