Healthcare Assistant - Donegal

Irish HomeCare; Lettercannon; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; 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 our growing team in Donegal. You will provide personal, non-medical care and support to clients in their own homes, following each client's Care Plan to meet physical, nutritional and social needs.

This role is 39 hours per week with varied shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A Level 5 QQI Health or Social Care qualification, a full Irish driving licence, and English

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 QQI Health or Social Care or equivalent.
• 2 years of care or healthcare experience.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, non-medical care and assistance to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with clients’ physical, nutritional and social needs as per Care Plan.
• Perform duties such as personal care, mobility support, meal prep, light housekeeping.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written English

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Driving licence (Full B)

Education

QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Location: Waterford, Co Waterford

About the Role: Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Donegal. 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
• These duties may include providing 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

Deadline: 5pm on 10th September 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