Home Support Worker - Limerick City

Comfort Homecare; Limerick; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Flexible scheduling options

41c per km mileage

QQI Level 5/6 training

Manual Handling certification

Carer Recognition Award

Referral incentive

Excellence prize

Job summary

Comfort Homecare, Ireland's leading family-run homecare provider, is seeking Healthcare Assistants to deliver compassionate care around Limerick and the wider area.

Earn from €15 per hour with enhanced Sunday rates, plus 41c per kilometre mileage and industry-leading training. We offer flexible scheduling, weekly payments, and recognition programs to reward dedicated carers.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent (or commitment to complete)
• Valid full driving licence with access to personal transport
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Previous caregiving experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding emotional, social, and personal support to clients
• Follow all Comfort Care Ltd procedures and standards
• Keep detailed, accurate documentation
• Execute individualized care programmes

Skills

Compassionate nature

Interpersonal skills

Care experience

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Healthcare Support qualification

Care Skills & Elderly Care Certificate

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Join Ireland's Leading Family-Run Homecare Provider

Comfort Homecare, Ireland's largest family-operated private homecare company, is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to deliver exceptional care around Limerick and the wider area. If you're driven by compassion and want to work with a team that genuinely values your contribution, we'd be delighted to welcome you.

Competitive Compensation Package

Earn from €15 per hour with enhanced Sunday rates, €10 for 30-minute visits, plus Ireland's most competitive mileage allowance at 41c per kilometre - we offer the highest rate in the homecare sector because we believe your travel matters.

Why Join Us

• Weekly payments
• Adaptable scheduling to suit your lifestyle
• Industry-leading travel compensation - 41c per km (the best rate you'll find)
• Fully funded QQI Level 5 and 6 training programmes
• Comprehensive Manual Handling and Patient Moving certification
• Monthly Carer Recognition Award
• Friend Referral incentive
• Weekly Excellence Prize - €50 voucher for outstanding carers

Essential Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent (or commitment to complete)
• Consistent reliability and dependability
• Valid full driving licence with access to personal transport
• Adaptable approach with positive attitude
• Compassionate nature with person-centered care philosophy
• Strong interpersonal and practical capabilities
• Previous caregiving experience preferred
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Key Duties

• Deliver outstanding emotional, social, and personal support to clients
• Follow all Comfort Care Ltd procedures and standards
• Keep detailed, accurate documentation
• Execute individualized care programmes

Position Details

Part-time / Full-time opportunities 18-40 hours weekly

Shift Availability

• Morning shifts
• Afternoon/evening shifts
• Weekend roster
• Flexible scheduling options

Required Experience

• Healthcare Assistant: minimum 1 year

Qualifications

• Care Skills & Elderly Care Certificate or Healthcare Support qualification (preferred)
• Valid full driving licence (essential)

About Comfort Homecare

Established in 2021 by Dara Shortt - an acclaimed healthcare leader honoured as 'Local Businesswoman of the Year 2023' and awarded 'Business All-Star Accreditation 2025' - Comfort Homecare has expanded to over 300 dedicated carers nationally while preserving our welcoming, family-centred ethos.

We're continuously seeking kind-hearted, empathetic carers to support our vision to "restore tenderness to homecare." We recognize how crucial homecare is in maintaining wellbeing, independence, and the irreplaceable comfort of home surrounded by family.

Comfort Homecare is distinguished for providing personalized, premium-quality care while fostering an environment where every colleague feels valued, supported, and appreciated.

Our skilled care professionals collaborate with clients, families, and medical practitioners to develop comprehensive, tailored care plans honouring each individual's specific requirements.