Overview
We're transforming home care, for good. We have an opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our Hibernia Home Care team, covering the Swords and Malahide Portmarnock areas. We are interested in candidates who are kind, reliable, honest and dedicated and have completed QQI level 5 in Healthcare with at least Care Skills and Care of the Older Person.
Pay: Excellent hourly rates from €15 per hour, with an enhanced evening and weekend rate of €17.50 - €20.00 per hour.
Schedule: Part-time or full-time contracts with flexible shift patterns.
* 8am-2pm and/or 4pm-9pm, Monday to Friday, + every second weekend; OR
* 8am-9pm, 5 days per week
Our Ideal Candidate
* Proactive with the ability to use your own decision‑making skills
* Willingness to learn and develop your skills
* Can‑do attitude and strong work ethic
* Able to work independently as well as in a team
* Empathetic, kind and with good communication skills
* A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
* Honesty, integrity, and reliability
* Kind, caring and compassionate; hardworking and motivated
* Resilient and a team player
* Access to your own car
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistant to provide high‑quality care and support to clients in their homes. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, be patient and empathetic, and have a passion for caring for others.
Why choose Hibernia Home Care?
* Market-leading pay rates
* Evening and weekend premium
* Generous travel allowance for all staff
* Matched pension contribution
* Private health insurance
* Life cover insurance for all staff
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule rosters
* Supportive, friendly team
* Refer a friend bonus
* Educational credits
* No prior experience required
* Well-established homecare provider investing in its team
* Growing company making a difference in people's lives
* Excellent management and supportive staff
* Ongoing training and development
* Career progression opportunities
Essential Criteria
* Proactive with ability to use your own decision‑making skills
* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare – with Care Skills and Care of the Older Person at a minimum
* Willingness to learn and develop your skills
* Can‑do attitude and strong work ethic
* Able to work independently as well as part of a team
* Empathetic and kind; good communication skills
* A genuine desire to help others and make a difference
* Honesty, integrity, and reliability
* Kind, caring and compassionate; hardworking and motivated
* Resilient and a team player
* Access to your own car
* Please note: no care experience required; we provide excellent training for all staff
What happens next?
* Apply and a friendly recruitment team will contact you within 24–48 hours
* We will arrange an interview
* If successful, you can start working with us ASAP
* You'll become part of the Hibernia Home Care team
* Apply now to start YOUR care journey with us
We can't wait to hear from you. If you have questions or would like more information, please apply now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
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