Healthcare Assistant - Weekender EU

About the Role

The Care Team Ireland is looking for qualified Healthcare Assistants to join its weekend support team in Ireland. This nurse-led home healthcare provider supports adults in the community with long-term and complex needs, including physical and intellectual disabilities as well as personal and social care for older adults. The organisation places strong emphasis on teamwork and employee support.

Who This Role Suits

This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, reliable, and driven healthcare assistant who wants to provide high-quality care in clients’ homes on Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements

• You should be a caring and dependable person with a strong motivation to deliver excellent support.
• You must be actively progressing toward QQI Level 5, with the Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules already completed.
• A valid People Moving & Handling Certificate is required.
• You need a full EU driving licence and access to your own car, as this is essential for the job.
• Strong spoken and written English skills are necessary.
• You must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday.
• Work references and character references must be available.
• You should be ready to complete Garda Vetting; the fee will be covered by the employer.
• Previous experience supporting people with disabilities, or dementia-related training, will be considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and in-home assistance to clients.
• Carry out care tasks in line with individualised care plans.
• Support clients in maintaining independence, dignity, and overall well-being.
• Record daily care activities accurately and flag any changes in a client’s condition.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Work closely with supervisors and the wider care team to ensure consistent support.

Benefits

• Fixed weekend scheduling with regular hours.
• Personal protective equipment is supplied.
• Free induction and internal training are provided.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Uniform and ID badge are provided at no cost.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• Garda Vetting reimbursement.
• Regular staff reviews, guidance, and support.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• A supportive and flexible workplace culture.

Additional Information

This role offers a good chance to build on your current experience while learning new skills in a supportive setting.