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
Available hours: 15 - 48 per week
A driving licence is required & access to a vehicle is required.
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
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.
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, normally driving but also using bicycles, e‑bikes, scooters or walking.
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)
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.
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