Healthcare Assistant -Mooncoin, Piltown, Mullinavat
Mooncoin, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Role of the Care Assistant
A Care Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Care Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the client’s care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Enhanced pay rate for experience and qualification
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include:
Assisting the client in their daily activities
Paying due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client
Providing a high standard of care, in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies
Qualifications & Experience Required
Care Assistants must have either obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support; or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above.
Qualities and Characteristics
The essential qualities of a Care Assistant include having genuine compassion for others, and the ability to consistently demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience. Being a good communicator, with the ability to build a rapport with others is also key!
Benefits
Employee Wellness Program
Probation Bonus
Retention Bonus
Travel Expenses
PPE Supplied
In House Training
Out of hours support
Paid Garda Vetting
Refer a friend Scheme
Uniform Supplied
Work and Learn Scheme
Flexible payment options
Full and part time hours
Attractive salary and employee benefits
Employment Types Available
Full and part time hours are available, dependent on your availability. Working hours are flexible. We offer an attractive salary and employee benefits.
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