Home Care Assistant-County Mayo

Myhomecare.ie; Connacht; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

€250 sign-on bonus after 6 months

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Fuel discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus up to €500

Free Garda vetting and uniform

Dedicated support team

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

MyHomecare is recruiting for dedicated care workers to provide 1:1 home care across County Mayo, Ballina, Swinford, Westport, Charlestown and Castlebar. You will deliver personal care, companionship and support daily living activities in clients' homes, following individual care plans.

We offer paid training, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career progression within a JCI-accredited national care provider.

Qualifications

• Good English communication skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care within clients' homes.
• Personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Companionship and promoting dignity and independence.
• Follow individual care plans.

Skills

English communication

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award

Work placement experience

Care Skills & Care of Older Person (11 months)

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (enrolled)

Job description

Hiring across County Mayo- Ballina, Swinford, Westport, Charlestown & Castlebar!

Looking for a meaningful role where your work is truly valued?

Join MyHomecare, a trusted national provider with 20 years of experience in homecare (established in 2006), and make a real difference in people's lives every day.

MyHomecare is a HSE-recognised national supplier of homecare, part of the Servisource Recruitment / CPL Group, employing nearly 350 staff across Ireland.

We are proud to hold the International Gold Seal of Approval by JCI, making us the only homecare provider in Ireland in our sector with this accreditation - a recognition of our exceptional standards in care, staff support, and service delivery.

Why Join MyHomecare?

• Work with an established, reputable company with 20 years of excellence
• Be part of a JCI-accredited organisation (global quality standard)
• Deliver 1:1 person-centred care and build meaningful relationships

Pay & Benefits

€14.15 per hour - Monday to Saturday
Up to €21 per hour - Sundays, nights, and bank holidays
(Rates are set based on shift type.)

• Weekly pay
• €250 sign-on bonus after 6 months
• Flexible schedules that support work-life balance
• Paid training and real career progression
• Fuel discounts
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to €500
• Free Garda vetting and uniform
• Dedicated support team when you need it
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Your Role

Provide 1:1 care within clients' homes, including:

• Personal care
• Assistance with daily living activities
• Companionship
• Promoting dignity and independence
• Following individual care plans

Make a real difference - every single day.

Requirements

Fully Qualified:

• QQI Level 5 Major Award completed
• At least 1 work placement experience

Studying (Option 1):

• Studying Care Skills & Care of Older Person (to be completed within 11 months)
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience

Studying (Option 2):

• Enrolled in full QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support
• At least 1 work placement experience

Additional Requirements:

• Right to work in Ireland (no sponsorship provided)
• Good English communication skills
• Willingness to undergo Garda Vetting (covered by MyHomecare)
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required for some roles
• Ability to provide two reference contacts

Simple Recruitment Process

Phone screening → Interview → Compliance → Online training → In-person induction → Start work!