Home Healthcare Assistant — Train, Grow & Earn (Permanent)

Dovida Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mileage reimbursed

Permanent contracts

Full-time or part-time hours

Job summary

Dovida Ireland is hiring a Home Healthcare Assistant to support clients at home under enhanced home care. You’ll work with the same clients weekly, delivering skilled help and learning step by step through paid training.

A nurse supervises clinical tasks and signs you off before independent work; you may progress to senior roles in a supportive team that genuinely changes lives. Shifts are full-time or part-time with day splits, including Sundays at a premium rate.

Qualifications

• Some care experience in homecare, nursing home, hospital or similar setting.
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare is an advantage; we will support you to gain it.
• Ability to follow a care plan and write clear notes in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with neurogenic bowel and catheter care as trained.
• Administer medications after training and sign-off.
• Support eating and drinking, including PEG where needed.
• Check skin, help with position changes to prevent ulcers.
• Move and handle using hoists and equipment as required.
• Support daily routines and exercise programs.
• Document notes clearly and update nurses/offices on changes.

Skills

Care experience

Follow care plans

English note-taking

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

Dovida Ireland is hiring a Home Healthcare Assistant to support clients at home under enhanced home care. You’ll work with the same clients weekly, delivering skilled help and learning step by step through paid training.

A nurse supervises clinical tasks and signs you off before independent work; you may progress to senior roles in a supportive team that genuinely changes lives. Shifts are full-time or part-time with day splits, including Sundays at a premium rate.