Job Description
Location: Tuam, County Galway
Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Tuam. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing home care services to our clients in the local community.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide personal, non‑medical care and assistance to clients in their own homes.
* Assist with clients’ physical, nutritional, and social needs as laid out in their Care Plan.
* Provide personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, assisting with continence care), mobilisation, assistance with feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc.
Requirements
* A major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent (qualified to Level 5 on the QQI Framework).
* Previous care or healthcare experience.
* General understanding of geriatric health and mobility issues.
* Strong verbal communication skills and good command of spoken and written English.
* A full Irish (or Irish‑recognised) driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Benefits
* Paid mileage.
* Refer a Friend scheme.
* Christmas Bonus.
Career Level
* Experienced [Non‑Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum experienced required (Years): 2
* Minimum qualification: Level 5 (incl. Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied/Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) or QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care.
* Specialising in geriatric health.
* Driving licence: Full B.
Desirable
* Interpersonal skills.
* Personal/Social care.
* Teamwork.
* Time management.
Application Method
Please submit your application to jobs@irishhomecare.ie by 5pm on Monday, 17th November 2025.
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