Healthcare Assistant - Tipperary

Irish HomeCare; Limerick; 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 and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Tipperary. You will provide home care services to our clients in the local community, following each client’s Care Plan and maintaining the highest standards of care.

We value experienced carers with strong communication skills and a commitment to geriatric wellbeing. The role is 39 hours per week across varied shifts, with salary of €32,691 per annum and benefits including Refer a Friend and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in care or healthcare.
• Level 5 QQI Health or Social Care.
• Geriatric health understanding helpful.
• Good English communication (spoken and written).
• Full Irish driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, non-medical care in clients’ homes as per Care Plan.
• Assist with physical, nutritional and social needs of clients.
• Assist with activities of daily living and light housekeeping as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written English

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 5 QQI Health or Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Location: Tipperary, Co Tipperary

About the Role:

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Tipperary. 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, 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

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

Contact

To submit your application to [e-mail] by 5pm on 10th Aug 2026

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