Job Location
Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland
Company
Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly
Job Title
Healthcare Assistant
Key Responsibilities
Provide essential care to clients in their own homes, supporting them to live independently, safely, and with dignity.
Personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting).
Meal preparation and light household duties.
Medication prompting and supervision.
Companionship and emotional support.
Support clients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, or high-dependency needs.
Follow individual Care Plans and document care provided.
Communicate any concerns to the care management team.
Requirements & Qualifications
QQI Level 5 with Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules completed.
At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Garda Vetting (and International Police Clearance if applicable).
Fit-to-work certificate or willingness to obtain.
Full driver's licence and own transport.
Comfortable using Google Maps for navigation.
Strong English communication skills.
A caring, dependable, and respectful nature.
Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
Benefits
Earn up to €20.20 per hour.
Travel expenses paid.
Competitive rates for both full and half-hour visits.
€250 bonus for each successful referral.
Flexible scheduling to suit your availability.
Bi-weekly pay.
Free uniform, Garda vetting, and manual handling training.
Monthly Carer Recognition Awards.
Ongoing career development and training.
QQI registration support if needed.
Access to an Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme.
24/7 nurse-led clinical support.
Bike to Work Scheme available.
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