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About the role
Join Our Team at Bluebird Care - Ashbourne & Ratoath, Co. Meath.This is a home care role where you will visit and support clients in their own homes in Ashbourne & Ratoath. It's more than a job – it's a chance to be part of something meaningful in your local community. 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 and from visits but also use bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and walk to visits.
Job Details
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Location: Ashbourne & Ratoath 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
Pay & Benefits
€15.50 per hour for qualified and experienced carers (2 QQI Modules – Care Skills & Care Of Older Person)
€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 Provided
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 and based on hours worked.
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 Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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?
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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