Healthcare Assistant – Clonee/Dunboyne (Bluebird Care Ireland)
Join our team to provide high‑quality home care for clients in their own homes across Clonee/Dunboyne and surrounding areas. This is a home care role – you will visit and support clients in their own homes, helping them stay independent and live with dignity in their community. It's more than a job – it's a chance to be part of a meaningful local community.
Job Details
* Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
* Location: Clonee/Dunboyne and surrounding areas
* Full‑time & Part‑time positions available
* Hours: Morning, Afternoon & Evening; 15–48 hours per week
* Shift availability: Monday to Sunday (alternative weekends)
Pay & Benefits
* €15.50 per hour for qualified and experienced carers (2 QQI modules)
* €17.60 per hour on Sundays
* Double pay on Bank Holidays (€31.00 per hour)
* Bi‑weekly pay
* Travel payment between client visits
Employee Perks
* Employee Wellness Programme
* FREE QQI Training: Care Skills & Care of the Older Person for those interested in a career in home care
* Free Patient Moving & Manual Handling Training
* 24/7 support from our local Care Management Team
* Flexible hours that work around your life
* Positive team culture with regular staff events and celebrations
* Employee of the Month – €50 voucher
* Annual Loyalty Bonus (up to €250 Part‑time / €500 Full‑time) tax‑free based on hours worked
* Christmas gifts & festive raffle
* Employee of the Year Awards
* Refer a Friend Bonus – €500 for you and €500 for your referral
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Free uniforms and PPE
* Clear opportunities for career growth and promotion
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
* Patient moving & handling
* Supporting meals and feeding assistance
* Providing companionship and emotional reassurance
* Light housekeeping (tidying, laundry, etc.)
* Supporting clients with mobility and transfers
* Accurately following and documenting care plans
* Encouraging independence, dignity, and well‑being
Qualifications
* QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills or Healthcare Support, Care of the Older Person, and Patient Moving & Handling Certificate (training provided)
* OR 1+ year of care experience and willingness to complete the two required modules (free training)
* Good spoken and written English
* Full Irish driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Legal right to work in Ireland – sponsorship not available
* No professional experience but eager to learn? We welcome you
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