Healthcare Assistant – Live-in Care (Ireland)
Pay: €14.45–€16.62 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Position Overview
We are recruiting Live-in Caregivers to support clients in their homes across Ireland.
You will reside in the client's home and typically work on a scheduled rotation (e.g., 8 weeks on).
Duties will vary depending on the client's individual needs.
Key Responsibilities1. Personal Care
* Assisting with safe bathing and showering
* Supporting dressing and grooming routines
* Providing hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care
2. Home Help
* Light housekeeping: dusting, vacuuming, tidying, bed-making, linen changes, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, bins
* Laundry: washing, folding, organising clothing
* Grocery shopping and errands
* Accompanying clients to appointments
* Basic pet care
* Taking clients for walks/fresh air
* Updating care plans and communicating with Care Managers
3. Companionship
* Providing emotional support and conversation
* Supporting mobility and safe transfers
* Medication and appointment reminders
* Meal preparation and cleanup
* General household assistance (e.g., ordering heating oil, changing lightbulbs, managing waste collection)
Essential Requirements
* Respectful, compassionate, client-focused attitude
* Strong communication and confidentiality skills
* Ability to work in diverse home environments
* Physically fit and capable of manual tasks
* Flexible with hours (including nights)
* Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
* Willing to run errands and support transport needs
Skills & Qualifications
* QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support
* Care Skills & Care of the Older Person required (or currently studying)
* Relevant modules may be provided after recruitment
* Mandatory training:
* HSELand online modules
* In-person Patient Moving & Manual Handling
* Full EU driving licence (may be required)
* Minimum 6 months live-in care experience
* Must pass required vetting/police clearances
* Strong English skills (spoken, written, reading)
* Valid EU passport/Stamp 4
* Basic IT skills (training, timesheets, MS Teams)
Pay RatesStandard Rate (QQI not yet completed)
* €13.50/hour — Mon–Sat
* €15.41/hour — Sunday
* On-Call Allowance:
* €20/night (Mon–Sat)
* €30/night (Sun)
Enhanced Rate (QQI Care Skills & Care of the Older Person completed)
* €14.45/hour — Mon–Sat
* €16.62/hour — Sunday
* On-Call Allowance:
* €20/night (Mon–Sat)
* €30/night (Sun)
Benefits
* Bike-to-Work Scheme
* Food Allowance
* On-site Parking
* Sick Pay
* Wellness Programme
Important Notice
This position does NOT offer visa sponsorship.
Applicants must hold an EU passport or a valid Stamp 4.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €2,500.00-€2,600.00 per month
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company car
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
* Relocation assistance
* Wellness program
Application question(s):
* Do you have an EU passport or Stamp 4?
* Do you have a driving license?
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: LCS