Join Our Team at Bluebird Care
Ashbourne & Ratoath, Co. Meath
Job Title
Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Location
Ashbourne & Ratoath and surrounding areas
Hours & Availability
Full‑time & Part‑time Positions Available. Morning, Afternoon & Evening hours available. Monday to Sunday (Alternative Weekends) hours available. Expected hours: 15 – 48 per week.
Overview
This is a home care role – you will be visiting and supporting clients in their own homes in Ashbourne & Ratoath.
At Bluebird Care Meath, we’re expanding our team in Ashbourne & Ratoath, and we’re looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to deliver top quality care in the comfort of clients’ 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. Care assistants normally drive to and from visits but also use bicycles, e‑bikes, scooters, or walk to visits.
Pay & Benefits
* €15.00/hour for qualified and experienced carers
* €17.00/hour on Sundays
* Double pay on Bank Holidays
* Bi‑weekly pay
* Travel payment between client visits
Employee Perks
* Employee Wellness Programme
* FREE QQI Training: Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
* Free Manual Handling
* 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 – €250 (Part Time) / €500 (Full Time), tax free
* 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
Qualifications
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 and 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 directly to this advert.
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to bring dignity, independence, and joy to those who need it most.
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