Healthcare Assistant
Abbeyknockmoy, County Galway, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 21 – EUR 21 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- QQI Level 5 or equivalent
- Eligibility
- People with care experience, as well as applicants from retail, hospitality, customer service, or family caregiving backgrounds, may apply if they have the required driving licence, car access, and QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Westcare Homecare Ltd is hiring a Healthcare Assistant for work across Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Mountbellew/Moylough, Corofin, Claregalway, and Athenry in County Galway. This is a permanent, on-site care role with flexible working hours, paid mileage, and pay of up to €21.50 per hour.
The role is suited to people who want a rewarding career in care and feel motivated by helping others. Candidates from care backgrounds are welcome, but experience in care is not essential. The employer also encourages applications from people who have developed strong people skills in retail, hospitality, customer service, or through caring for family members.
What the job involves
- Assist clients with everyday personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, and mealtime support.
- Support clients in moving safely and maintaining as much independence as possible.
- Offer friendly companionship and emotional reassurance.
- Observe client wellbeing and escalate any concerns appropriately.
- Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive home setting.
What’s offered
- Pay of up to €21.50 per hour.
- Paid mileage.
- Working hours designed to suit different lifestyles.
- Paid training to help you get started and grow in the role.
- Fuel cards.
- Paid holidays.
- Refer-a-friend bonus.
- Recognition through Carer of the Month awards.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Retirement plan support.
- A friendly team environment with an open-door approach.
- Free uniforms.
What you need
- A full Irish driving licence and access to a car.
- QQI Level 5, or an equivalent qualification.
- A dependable, caring, and positive attitude.
- Care experience is helpful, but not required.
Who this suits
This opportunity may suit applicants coming from retail, hospitality, customer service, recent college graduation, family caregiving, or anyone looking to move into a healthcare career with support and training.
Additional information
The posting highlights a permanent job type and notes that the role may be full-time or part-time. It also describes the sector as Medical & Healthcare, specifically Healthcare Assistants. The ad includes the reference code INDWH.
Location note
The opportunity is described as on-site in County Galway, with service areas listed as Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Mountbellew/Moylough, Corofin, Claregalway, and Athenry. A separate details section also mentions an on-site address in Louth, Co. Louth, Ireland.