Healthcare Assistant - Limerick

Irish HomeCare; Limerick; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 34,000; 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 Limerick. You will provide in-home care, support clients with daily activities and follow Care Plans to ensure comfort and safety.

Requirements include Level 5 QQI Health or Social Care, at least 2 years' experience, and a full Irish driving licence with access to a vehicle. The role is 39 hours per week with varied shifts, including weekends. Salary is €32,691 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of care experience.
• QQI Level 5 in Health or Social Care (or equivalent).
• Strong English communication – both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, non-medical care in clients' homes.
• Assist with physical, nutritional and social needs per Care Plan.
• Assist with bathing, dressing and continence care.
• Mobilise clients and assist with feeding and light housekeeping.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Personal care

Social care

Teamwork

Time management

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care

Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied

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: Limerick, Co Limerick

About the Role: Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Limerick. 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).
• Mobilise clients, 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.

Working Hours

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

Salary & Benefits

Salary: €32,691 per annum.

Benefits: Refer a Friend scheme, Christmas Bonus.

Please submit your application to [e-mail] by 5pm on 10th Aug 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.