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
Expected hours: per week
This is a home care role - You will be visiting and supporting clients in their own homes in Duleek, Bettystown & Laytown
At Bluebird Care Meath, we're expanding our team in Duleek, Bettystown & Laytown, 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.
This is more than a job - it's a chance to be part of something meaningful in your local community.
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.
You are not based in a hospital or nursing home, you travel from home to home within your local area. Our Care assistants normally Drive to & from visits but also use Bicycles, E-Bikes, Scooters & walk to visits.
Job Location: Co.Meath Towns & Villages
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:
Employee Wellness Programme
FREE QQI Training: Care Skills & Care of the Older Person for those interested in a Career in Home Care
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
Employee of the Month - €50 Voucher
Annual Loyalty Bonus - up to €250 (Part Time) / €500 (Full time), tax free and based on hours worked.
Christmas gifts & festive raffle
Employee of the Year Awards
Refer a Friend Bonus - €500 for you + €500 for your referral
Bike to Work Scheme
Free uniforms and PPE
Clear opportunities for career growth and promotion
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)
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 an 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