Join Our Team at Bluebird Care - Kells Co. Meath
* Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
* Location: Kells and surrounding areas
* Fulltime & Part time Positions Available
* Morning, Afternoon & Evening hours available
* Monday to Sunday (Alternative Weekends) hours available
* Expected hours: 15 - 48 per week
This is a home care role - You will be visiting and supporting clients in their own homes in Kells, Moynalty & Oldcastle.
At Bluebird Care Meath, we're expanding our team in Kells, Moynalty & Oldcastle, and we're looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join us in delivering top quality care to people in the comfort of their own homes.
This is more than a job - it's a chance to be part of something meaningful in your local community.
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.
Our Care assistants normally drive to & from visits but also use Bicycles, E-Bikes, Scooters & walk to visits.
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 Perks
* 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 celebrationsEmployee 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 (washing, dressing, toileting)
* Hositing, 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
* Patient Moving & Handling Certificate ( we can provide training)
OR
* 1+ year of care experience and a willingness to complete the two required modules (provided FREE by us)
* Good spoken and written English
* A full, Irish driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
* Legal right to work in Ireland - sponsorship not available
* No professional experience but eager to learn? Apply below.
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.
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