Home Care Assistant – Flexible, Nurse-Led Support

Bluebird Care Ireland; Athy; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Flexible scheduling

Refer-a-friend bonus

Bi-weekly pay

Free uniform & vetting

Career development opportunities

QQI registration support

Employee wellbeing programme

Nurse-led clinical support

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Bluebird Care Ireland is seeking Health Care Assistants to join the team in Athy and surrounding areas. You will support clients in their own homes, helping them live independently, safely and with dignity.

Role includes personal care, meal prep, medication prompting and companionship, with access to 24/7 clinical support and ongoing training. QQI Level 5 is required and Garda vetting may be needed.

Qualifications

• Good English communication skills.
• Caring, dependable and respectful approach.
• Ability to support clients with dementia or high-dependency needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting).
• Meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Medication prompting and supervision.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support clients with dementia, Alzheimer's and high-dependency needs.
• Follow individual care plans and record care provided.
• Report concerns to the care management team.

Skills

Good English

Caring & dependable

Dementia/high dependency care

Education

QQI Level 5 (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person)

Job description

Bluebird Care Ireland is seeking Health Care Assistants to join the team in Athy and surrounding areas. You will support clients in their own homes, helping them live independently, safely and with dignity.

Role includes personal care, meal prep, medication prompting and companionship, with access to 24/7 clinical support and ongoing training. QQI Level 5 is required and Garda vetting may be needed.