Healthcare Assistant Mountrath

Bluebird Care Ireland; Mountrath; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home care provider as a Healthcare Assistant in Mountrath, where you will deliver compassionate care to clients in their homes. You'll benefit from flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and ongoing career development while receiving strong support from experienced Clinical Nurse Managers. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid

Free uniform

Garda vetting and manual handling training

Monthly Carer Recognition Awards

Ongoing career development

QQI registration support

Access to Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Garda Vetting and International Police Clearance if applicable.
• Full driver's license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Support clients with high-dependency needs and dementia.
• Document care provided and communicate concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring nature

Dependability

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

Meaningful work, real support, and flexibility that fits your life.

At Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly, we're reimagining home care across the Midlands. With nurse-led teams and a strong local presence, we deliver high-quality, compassionate care that makes a genuine difference in people's lives.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Mountrath, you'll be supported every step of the way by experienced Clinical Nurse Managers who offer hands-on guidance and 24/7 support.

We're currently hiring dedicated and caring Healthcare Assistants across Mountrath. If you want a rewarding role where you're truly valued and supported-this is it.

Why Join Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly?

• Earn up to €20.20 per hour
• Travel expenses paid
• Competitive rates for both full and half-hour visits
• €250 bonus for each successful referral
• Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
• Bi-weekly pay
• Free uniform, Garda vetting, and manual handling training
• Monthly Carer Recognition Awards
• Ongoing career development and training
• QQI registration support if needed
• Access to our Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• 24/7 nurse-led clinical support
• Bike to Work Scheme available
  
  

Your Role

You'll provide essential care to clients in their own homes, supporting them to live independently, safely, and with dignity.

Key responsibilities:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting)
• Meal preparation and light household duties
• Medication prompting and supervision
• Companionship and emotional support
• Supporting clients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, or high-dependency needs
• Following individual Care Plans and documenting care provided
• Communicating any concerns to the care management team
  
  

What You'll Need:

• QQI Level 5 (with Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules completed)
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Garda Vetting (and International Police Clearance if applicable)
• Fit-to-work certificate or willingness to obtain
• Full driver's licence and your own transport
• Comfortable using Google Maps for navigation
• Strong English communication skills
• A caring, dependable, and respectful nature
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland
  
  

If you're ready to be part of a team that values you as much as the people you care for, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly in Mountrath and start making a real difference, one home at a time.