Healthcare Assistants – Athlone, Moate & Surrounding Areas

Bluebird Care Ireland; Athlone and Bigmeadow, Athlone; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking Healthcare Assistants to deliver high-quality home care across Athlone, Moate, and surrounding areas. Flexible working hours are available with a pay rate starting from €13.60 per hour. Candidates should have QQI Care Skills or relevant experience, along with a full driver's license. The role entails providing personal care, meal prep, and companionship to clients, supporting their independence.

Benefits

Paid travel time

€300 friend referral bonus

Flexible working hours

Biweekly pay

Garda vetting at no cost

Career development & QQI support

24/7 nurse-led support

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work scheme

Loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• QQI Care Skills & Care of the Older Person or 1 year healthcare experience.
• Full driver's licence & own transport required.
• Reliable, caring, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and meal preparation.
• Assist with mobility and offer companionship.
• Follow individual Care Plans and maintain documentation.

Skills

Care Skills

Communication

Mobility Assistance

Medication Prompting

Education

QQI Care Skills

Healthcare Experience (1 year)

Job description

Healthcare Assistants - Athlone, Moate & Surrounding Areas

Pay: From €13.60 per hour + paid travel time

Hours: Flexible shifts, Monday to Sunday, 8am-10pm

Job Types: Fulltime, Parttime, Permanent

Bluebird Care is hiring Healthcare Assistants to provide highquality home care across Athlone, Moate, and surrounding areas. Guided by our Clinical Leads in 25 offices nationwide, you'll receive excellent training and support to deliver safe, compassionate care.

Benefits

• Pay from €13.60 per hour
• Paid travel time between clients
• €300 friend referral bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Biweekly pay
• Garda vetting at no cost
• Career development & QQI support
• 24/7 nurseled support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work scheme
• Loyalty bonus

Duties

• Personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance
• Dementia, Alzheimer's, and highdependency support
• Medication prompting & light housework/shopping
• Companionship and encouraging independence
• Following individual Care Plans
• Reporting and documentation

Requirements

• QQI Care Skills & Care of the Older Person or 1 year healthcare experience
• Full driver's licence & own transport
• Reliable, caring, and professional
• Good English (spoken & written)
• Eligible to work in Ireland
• International Police Clearance (if applicable)
• Medical fitness certificate