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Healthcare Assistant – Up to €21.50/hr, Flexible Hours
Westcare Homecare Ltd · Castlebar
Job description
About the role
Join a supportive care team as a Healthcare Assistant, providing one‑to‑one support to clients in their homes across Roscommon and Leitrim. You will help people maintain independence, enjoy a safe environment, and feel valued every day.
Key responsibilities
- Assist clients with daily personal tasks such as washing, dressing, and meals.
- Support mobility, encourage independence, and help with safe transfers.
- Provide companionship, emotional support, and monitor wellbeing.
- Report any concerns or changes in health status to the supervising team.
- Help create a comfortable, safe home environment for each client.
Required profile
- Full Irish driving licence and access to a car.
- QQI Level 5 or equivalent caring qualification.
- Caring, reliable, and positive attitude.
- Experience in care is an advantage but not essential; retail, hospitality or customer‑service backgrounds are welcomed.
Required skills
What we offer
- Pay up to €21.50 per hour.
- Paid mileage and fuel cards.
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Paid training, free uniforms, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Bike‑to‑Work scheme, retirement plans, and paid holidays.
- Recognition programmes such as Carer of the Month and referral bonuses.
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Westcare Homecare Ltd
Castlebar