Healthcare Assistant - Kildare

Irish HomeCare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,615 - 32,691; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Kildare. You will provide essential home care services, supporting clients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and social needs in their own homes.

Applicants should hold a Level 5 QQI Health/Social Care qualification, have care experience, and possess strong English communication plus a full Irish driving licence with access to a vehicle. This role is 39 hours per week, with varied shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• A major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent (Level 5 QQI).
• Previous care or healthcare experience.
• General understanding of geriatric health and mobility issues.
• Strong verbal communication and written English.
• Full Irish driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Irish language (C1)

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care

Job description

Company: Irish HomeCare

Location: Kildare, Co Kildare

About the Role

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Kildare. 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.

Additional Candidate Requirements

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2.
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme).
• Driving Licence: Full B.
• Languages: Irish C1‑Advanced.

Desirable Skills

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

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 & Benefits

Annual salary: €32,691 per annum.

Benefits: Refer a Friend scheme; Christmas Bonus.

Eligibility

To work in Ireland a non‑EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.

Sector & Career Level

Sector: human health and social work activities.

Career Level: Experienced [Non‑Managerial].