Healthcare Assistants - Nobber & Lobinstown
Join Bluebird Care Meath in Nobber & Lobinstown, Co. Meath. We are expanding our team and looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to deliver top quality home care to people in the comfort of their own homes.
Overview
This is a home care role. You will visit and support clients in their own homes in Nobber & Lobinstown and surrounding areas. This is not a hospital or nursing home role. Care assistants normally travel from home to home within your local area with various modes of transport including driving, bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, or walking.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
* Mobility support and patient moving & handling
* Helping with meals and feeding support
* 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 wellbeing
What You'll Need
We welcome both new and experienced carers who have:
* QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills or Healthcare Support, Care of the Older Person, and a Patient Moving & Handling Certificate (training can be provided)
* Or 1+ year of care experience with willingness to complete the two required modules (provided FREE by us)
* Good spoken and written English
* A full Irish driving licence or access to a vehicle
* Legal right to work in Ireland - sponsorship not available
* No professional experience but eager to learn? Apply below.
Pay & Benefits
* €15.00/hour for qualified and experienced carers
* €17.00/hour on Sundays
* Double pay on Bank Holidays
* Bi-weekly pay
* Travel payment between client visits
* Employee Wellness Programme
* Free QQI Training: Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
* Free Manual Handling
* 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 - €250 (Part Time) / €500 (Full time), tax free
* Christmas gifts & festive raffle
* Employee of the Year Awards
* Refer a Friend Bonus - €500 for you + €500 for your referral
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Free uniforms and PPE
* Clear opportunities for career growth and promotion
Your Role Will Include
* Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
* Supporting independence and wellbeing in clients' own homes
* Helping with meals, mobility, transfers, and daily routines
* Documenting care plans and providing feedback to the care team
Location: Nobber & Lobinstown & Surrounding Areas
Hours: Morning, Afternoon & Evening shifts; Monday to Sunday (Alternative Weekends) available
Expected hours: 15 - 48 per week
Location note: This role involves travelling between clients’ homes within the local area.
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