Healthcare Assistant - Kildare (Clane, Kill, Naas)
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- 1 yrs
- Salary
- EUR 16 – EUR 16 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- QQI modules in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
- Eligibility
- Candidates who have at least 2 QQI care modules or 1 year of paid caregiving experience, along with suitable references, Irish work permission, fluent English, and access to a car with a full driving licence, may apply. Applicants must also be available for the stated roster and weekend pattern.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Overview
Be Independent Home Care is a certified Great Place to Work in Ireland, and the company highlights a strong focus on staff support, satisfaction, and a positive working culture. Because the business is growing, it is recruiting Healthcare Assistants across County Kildare, including Clane, Kill, and Naas.
Successful candidates will be offered guaranteed-hours contracts starting from €16 per hour. The role is based on a rotating roster and requires availability between 8:00am and 9:00pm. The schedule runs across a two-week pattern: week one includes Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, while week two includes Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. This means working every second weekend. Staff work 7 days per fortnight and receive 60 hours of guaranteed pay, with additional hours potentially available. Part-time arrangements are also available with separate terms and conditions.
Benefits
- Recognition as a Great Place to Work, with an emphasis on employee well-being and growth
- Starting pay of €16 per hour
- Guaranteed-hours contract with a minimum of 30 paid hours per week, plus extra hours where available
- €250 joining bonus
- Travel support for drivers at 44 cents per kilometre, with no cap on premium travel payments
- Fully paid induction training
- Free uniform and complete PPE provided
- Fortnightly payroll
- Ongoing training and development at no cost
- Referral bonus of €150 for recommending a friend
- Support from a friendly Care Manager, with additional backing from the Nurse Management Team
- Access to confidential employee support, advice, and counselling, plus a wellness app
- Carer of the Month rewards
- Health insurance discount scheme
- Opportunities for career progression
- Free waterproof clothing for bad weather, valued at €50
- Incremental pay rise after one year of service
Role requirements
- Either at least 2 QQI modules, specifically Care Skills and Care of the Older Person, or a minimum of 1 year of paid care experience
- A positive, caring, cheerful, and dependable attitude
- Suitable work references
- Permission to work in Ireland
- Fluent English
- Own car and a full driving licence
Additional information
The joining bonus is paid after the successful completion of 6 months of employment.
The company emphasizes that the quality and happiness of its team are central to delivering the best possible care to clients.
About the employer
Be Independent Home Care values a supportive workplace where staff are encouraged to grow and receive consistent guidance. The organization places its care team at the heart of its service model.