Homecare Assistant Athlone

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Athlone; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Flexible scheduling

Travel allowance 41c/km

QQI training

Job summary

Comfort Homecare seeks Healthcare Assistants to deliver compassionate, person-centered care across Athlone and surrounding areas. Roles include part-time and full-time opportunities with shifts mornings and evenings, requiring a valid driving licence and dedication to high-quality client support.

We offer industry-leading travel compensation, QQI Level 5/6 training, and ongoing recognition programs to reward reliability and excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and person-centered caregiving approach.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse clients.
• Reliable, dependable and adaptable to shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emotional, social, and personal support to clients.
• Follow Comfort Care Ltd procedures and standards.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Reliable

Flexible scheduling

Education

QQI Level 5/6 Healthcare

Job description

Location: On site / Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:€ 15.00
Salary details: 20.00

Comfort Homecare, Ireland's largest family-operated private homecare company, is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to deliver exceptional care around Athlone and the broader 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

We're Particularly Seeking Carers in These Areas:

We have immediate opportunities available in Longford, Meath and Westmeath. If you live in any of these counties, we'd love to hear from you as we're working to support more clients in local communities.

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.

What We Offer:

• 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
• 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

Position Details:

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

Shift Availability:

• Morning shifts
• Afternoon/evening shifts

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.

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