Posted: 11h ago
The role
Join Our Team at Bluebird Care - Duleek, Bettystown & Laytown
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Location: Duleek, Bettystown & Laytown 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.
Our Care assistants normally drive to & from visits but also use bicycles, e‑bikes, scooters & walk to visits.
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
Annual Loyalty Bonus – up to €250 (Part Time) / €500 (Full Time), tax free and based on hours worked.
Refer a Friend Bonus – €500 for you + €500 for your referral
FREE QQI Training: Care Skills & Care of the Older Person for those interested in a Career in Home Care
Employee Wellness Programme
Employee of the Month – €100 Voucher.
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
Christmas gifts & festive raffle
Employee of the Year Awards
Bike to Work Scheme
Free uniforms and PPE
Clear opportunities for career growth and promotion
This is a home care role – you will be visiting and supporting clients in their own homes in Duleek, Bettystown & Laytown.
What is Home Care?
As a Home Care Assistant you 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.
Your Role Will Include
Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
Hospitality, 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
QQI Level 5 modules in:
Care Skills or Healthcare Support
Care of the Older Person
Patient Moving & Handling Certificate (training can be provided)
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 today!
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