Qualification = QQI Level 5 qualification or any relevant qualifications/equivalent.
At least 1-2 years of Experience
Hours of Work = 39-hour working week, home-to-home care visits in Cork City and its counties. Each visit's duration ranges from 30-minute calls, 45-minute calls, 1 hour, 1 and a half hours, 2 hours, etc., depending on the needs of the clients.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Personal care - bathing, toileting, dressing, pad changing, washing, dressing, feeding, administering medication, or reminding service users to take their medication as required, etc.
* Domestic services – Making meals, tidying, hovering, when required, etc.
* Social care – Conversation, companionship, and support, be aware and report the changing needs of a service user to your Manager or client representative, etc.
Skills Required:
Possessing strong communication skills
Good timekeeping and punctuality
Skilled in providing care and Support Services to patients
Maintains Confidentiality, Respect, and Dignity
Maintain Professional Standards and Regulations
Flexibility and Empathetic
Willing to work hands-on with patients
Good team player who is patient with teammates and service users, regardless of their background or culture.
Ability to multitask.
Willing to visit clients door-to-door to care for them in their own homes.
Ability and Competency Skills:
Personal/Social Work
Interpersonal Skills
Working on Own Initiative
Time Management
Team Work
Flexibility
Job Category: Healthcare Assistant
Starting Date: 23/02/2026
Salary: €30,420.00/year
Hours of work: 39 hours/week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €30,420.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free or subsidised travel
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you have QQI Level 5 or any relevant qualifications/equivalent
* How many years of experience do you have
* Do you have a driving license and a Car
* Do you have the right to work in Ireland
* Are you willing to travel to different clients' home to work
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/11/2025
Reference ID: #JOB
Expected start date: 23/02/2026