Healthcare Assistant - Mayo

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 Healthcare Assistants to join our Mayo team. You will provide home care services to clients in their own homes, following each client’s Care Plan.

The role is full-time (39 hours per week) with a salary of €32,691 per year, plus benefits such as a Refer a Friend scheme and a Christmas Bonus. Applicants must have Level 5 QQI in Health or Social care, at least 1 year of experience, a full Irish driving licence and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of care/healthcare experience.
• Level 5 QQI Health/Social Care or equivalent.
• Full Irish driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent 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 outlined in their Care Plan.
• Provide personal care, mobility support, meal preparation and light housekeeping.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Personal/Social Care

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

QQI Level 5 Health/Social Care

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Company: Irish HomeCare
Unit 1, Drumillard Retail Park
Monaghan Road, Castleblayney
County Monaghan
A75 E288

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Mayo, Co Mayo

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

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

To Apply: Please submit your application to [e-mail] by 10th Aug 2026.

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management
• Driving Licence: Full B