Join Our Team at Bluebird Care - Kells
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
* Location: Kells, Co Meath
* Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available
* Pay: Up to €17.00 per hour
* This is a home care role - You will be visiting and supporting clients in their own homes.
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP - all applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland.
Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, if you're compassionate, reliable, and eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
What is Home Care?
As a
Home Care Assistant
, you'll support people in
their own homes
, helping them stay independent and live with dignity in their community.
You are not based in a hospital or nursing home, you travel from home to home within your local area.
Pay & Benefits:
* Up to €15.00/hour for QQI qualified and experienced staff
* Up to €17.00/hour on Sundays
* Double Pay on Bank Holidays
* Bi-weekly pay
* Travel payment between clients
Employee Benefits:
* FREE QQI Training: Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
* Free Manual Handling Training
* 24/7 support from the Care Management Team
* Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
* Positive working environment with celebrations throughout the year
* Employee of the Month - €50 Voucher
* Yearly Loyalty Bonus (Tax-free: €250 Part-Time / €500 Full-Time)
* Christmas Gifts & Raffle
* Employee of the Year Awards
* Refer a Friend Bonus - €500 for you + €500 for your referral
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Uniform & PPE provided free of charge
* Strong focus on internal promotion and professional development
Responsibilities:
* Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
* Meal preparation and feeding support
* Companionship and emotional support
* Light household tasks (tidying, laundry, etc.)
* Supporting mobility and transfers
* Following and recording care plans accurately
* Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing
Requirements:
We welcome both new and experienced carers who meet one of the following:
QQI Level 5 Modules:
* Care Skills/Healthcare Support
* Care of the Older Person
OR
* 1+ year of care experience and a willingness to complete the two modules (which Bluebird Care provides FREE of charge)
* Good spoken and written English
* A full, Irish, licence is required and access to a vehicle.
* Must have legal right to work in Ireland - sponsorship is not available
* No professional experience but interested? Apply now
Ready to join our team?
Apply directly to this advert
This is more than a job - it's a chance to bring dignity, independence, and joy to those who need it most.
BBMETH/HCAad1