Posted: 11h ago
The role
Application Details
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Job Overview
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), mobilising, 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.
A 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.
Hours of Work
39 hours per week. Must be available to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including weekends and bank holidays).
Salary
€32,691 per annum.
Benefits
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.
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