Healthcare Assistant Swords

Be Independent Homecare; Swords; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday premium pay

Induction training provided

Mileage allowance for drivers

QQI training funded

Job summary

Be Independent Home Care is recruiting Home Care Assistants for morning, evening, and weekend hours in Swords. Excellent rates from €14.50 per hour, with premium pay on bank holidays and year‑end increases.

Training and induction are provided, with mileage allowance for driving carers. We value cheerful, dependable individuals who can offer companionship, personal support, meal preparation and mobility help to clients in the local area.

Qualifications

• Cheerful, caring, positive and dependable individual.
• Experience providing care in the home preferred.
• Level 5 QQI Healthcare qualification desirable but training provided if needed.
• Will pass Garda clearance.
• Character references and permission to work required.
• Fluent English essential.
• Drivers and cyclists preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal support to clients.
• Assist with activities of daily living, meal preparation and mobility.
• Deliver care in clients' homes in the Swords area.
• Maintain a respectful, safe and clean care environment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Home care experience

Fluent English

Garda clearance

Education

Level 5 QQI Healthcare qualification

Tools

QQI training

Job description

Location: On site / Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:€ 14.50
Salary details: 30

Be Independent Home Care is proud to be a Great Place to Work® Certified company in Ireland, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding environment and culture for our team.

We are currently recruiting home care assistants for Monday to Friday morning, evening hours, and /or Saturday and Sunday hours in Swords.

• Excellent rates of pay with lowest hourly rate starting from €14.50 per hour.
• Premium rates paid on bank holidays
• Pay increase at year 1 & 3 of employment.
• 2 day Paid Induction Training Programme.
• Civil Service Mileage allowance paid to our driving carers.
• Fully Funded QQI training, both modules Care Skills and Care of the Older Person.
• Regular permanent clients, in local area with a fixed schedule.
• Free access to a confidential employee support, advise and counselling service.
• Carer of the Month reward scheme & Refer a Friend Scheme
• Fortnightly payroll, refer a friend scheme €150
• Bike to Work Scheme & Free Protective Bad Weather Waterproof Clothing €50

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Are a Cheerful, Caring, Positive and Dependable Individual
• Have Experience in providing care in the home
• A Level 5 QQI Healthcare qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential as if you have care experience we provide QQI training to employees
• Will pass Garda Clearance
• Have suitable character references
• Have suitable permission to work
• Have Fluent English
• Dependable Individual who really enjoy working with clients to provide a range of services such as companionship, personal support, meal preparation and mobility assistance.
• Drivers & cyclist only

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