Healthcare Assistant - Signacare Killerig

Virtue Integrated Care; Tullow; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity, adoptive & surrogacy leave

€750 tax-free loyalty bonus after 9 mo

Referral rewards & wellbeing programme

Bike-to-Work & Tax Saver scheme

Guaranteed contracted hours

Above and Beyond awards

Extra annual leave days & free uniform

Educational assistance & development

Wellbeing events & Christmas Savings

Job summary

SignaCare Killerig in Killerig, Co Carlow, Ireland, is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join a premium home with a supportive family ethos. The role involves caring for residents in a luxury setting and contributes to quality of life through compassionate, person-centered care.

Immediate right to work in Ireland is required, with Garda Clearance and good references expected. We offer guaranteed hours, development opportunities, and a range of staff benefits to reward loyalty and dedication.

Qualifications

• Experience in elder care is required or preferred.
• Fluent English is required for communication with residents and families.
• Garda Clearance will be passed.

Skills

Elder care experience

Fluent English

Education

QQI Level 5 in healthcare

Job description

Healthcare Assistant | Killerig, Co Carlow |

Due to continued growth, we are hiring Healthcare Assistant team members. We are a premium home with a supportive family ethos. We invest in our team and our residents!

About Signacare Killerig

SignaCare Killerig is a unique, luxury nursing home in a beautiful setting between Carlow and Tullow. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.

At Signacare, our CARA values - Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountable - define how we work, how we care, and how we grow together. These values underpin everything we do, from how we support our residents and families to how we work as a team.

Your Premium Benefits

• Maternity, Adoptive and Surrogacy Leave
• Tax-free loyalty bonus: Receive a €750 tax-free bonus after 9 months, plus a growing loyalty bonus that increases with length of service. Total potential loyalty rewards: €9,750
• Employee referral rewards and wellbeing programme
• Bike-to-Work & Tax Saver Commuter Ticket Scheme
• Guaranteed contracted hours (with additional hours available)
• Monthly Employee "Above and Beyond" and Length of Service Awards
• Extra annual leave days and free uniform provided
• Educational assistance and ongoing professional development
• Staff appreciation weeks, health & wellbeing events, and Christmas Savings Club

What We Need From You

• Experience: Ideal Healthcare Assistant will have 1+ years' experience in elder care, but all are welcome to join a new career path.
• Qualification: QQI Level 5 in healthcare (completed/in process) OR a relevant Nursing/Allied Health Degree but not essential.
• Will pass Garda Clearance.
• Have Suitable Character References.
• Have Fluent English.

Important: Right to Work

Immediate Service Requirement: This role is only open to applicants who hold EU/EEA citizenship or existing, unrestricted right to work in Ireland.