Healthcare Assistant - Cork

Irish HomeCare; Cork; 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 hiring Healthcare Assistants in Cork to provide essential home care services to clients. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience in healthcare and a Level 5 qualification in Health or Social Care.

The role involves helping clients with personal care tasks, including mobility and meal preparation. A driving license and good communication skills are essential. Benefits include a Christmas Bonus and the opportunity to participate in a Refer a Friend scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare.
• Strong understanding of geriatric health and mobility issues.
• Verbal communication skills and good English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, non-medical care to clients.
• Assist with physical, nutritional, and social needs.
• Handle personal care tasks like washing and dressing.

Skills

Personal/Social Care

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Level 5 in Health or Social Care

Job description

11 Anglesea Street, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 CYR8

Location

Cork, Co Cork

About the Role

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Cork. 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, continence care), mobilise patients, assist 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.
• Available to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including weekends and bank holidays).

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

Salary and Benefits

Salary: €32,691 per annum
Benefits: Refer a Friend scheme, Christmas Bonus

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