Healthcare Assistant - Leitrim

Irish HomeCare; Conamara Municipal District; 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 our team in Leitrim, providing home care services to clients in the local community.

Responsibilities include personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility support and light housekeeping. You must have a full Irish driving licence and English language proficiency. It is a full-time role based in Leitrim with 39 hours per week and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of care or healthcare experience.
• Strong verbal and written English required.
• Geriatric health and mobility awareness understood.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care

Job description

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: Leitrim, Co Leitrim

About the Role: Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Leitrim. 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

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

Sector

• human health and social work activities