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Job Description
Health Care Assistant Opportunities – All Areas of Ireland
Comfort Homecare, a leading Home Support Provider, is currently seeking dedicated Home Support Workers to join our team across Ireland. We welcome candidates who are willing to relocate to Ireland.
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of experience in a comparable role
Relevant healthcare qualification within Europe
Good command of the English language
Must be a driver with access to a vehicle
EU citizen
We Offer:
Full‑time position
Flexible working hours
Competitive pay rates
Travel allowance
If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! This role requires a minimum Level 5 qualification in QQI, or level 7 in Social Care, or equivalent.
The successful candidate must:
Good command of the English language
EU citizen
Be fully reliable / dependable
Available for evenings and weekends
Full clean driver’s licence and use of vehicle essential
Be flexible and have a can‑do attitude
Have a caring and kind disposition providing a person‑centred approach to the client
QQI Level 5 HealthCare Support or equivalent QQI level 7 qualification applicable to the role
Experience of personal care including infection prevention and control
Epilepsy training
Positive behavioural support training / MAPA
Good communication skills and practical skills
At least 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with a disability / care of the older person in a health or social care setting
Specialised training within the disability sector is advantageous
Responsibilities of the role:
Provide high standards of emotional, social and personal care to clients
Adhere to all Comfort Home Care policies
Accurate record‑keeping and writing detailed reports
Continuous training and up‑skilling applicable to the role
Implement the client’s care plan
Provide practical and emotional support to clients in a professional manner
Travel to and from client houses to provide personal care
Salary and Working Hours: €31,500
Day shift, weekend availability
Experience: Health or Social Care: 2 years (required)
Licence / Certification: Certificate in Care Skills or Healthcare Support (required)
Full Clean Driver’s License (required):
Sector: Human Health and Social Work Activities
Career Level
Entry Level
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied / Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR Health Care
Desirable:
Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
Competency Skills: Teamwork, Working on own initiative
Competency Skills: Manual Handling
Specialising In: manual patient handling
Driving Licence: Full B
Languages: English C2‑Master (Fluent)
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