Care Assistant

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Do you want to take the next step in your career? Would you like to be an important and valued member of the community? We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to start with immediately for Caremark Kildare Saint David's House, N Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland . About the role: You will deliver high quality care services carrying out a range of tasks including personal care, companionship, preparing meals and light housework. This is a rewarding role which makes a big difference in our local community. We can offer full and part-time flexible hours adapted to suit your needs and are offering positions for the successful candidates throughout Kildare and Dublin West. It is preferred to have QQI ‘Care Skills’ and ‘Care of the Elderly’ (2 modules) or Full Healthcare Award or equivalent Interested in a career as a Healthcare Assistant (we have ways to get you there) Ideal Candidate: Be caring and kind and compassionate A good communicator and be professional Honest and reliable Annual Salary €32,691 Hours of work: 39 hours per week Work Location: Our offices are based at St David’s House, North Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare, however your place of work will be at various service users’ homes and/or residential care homes where the service users reside. We are a friendly and passionate team and would love you to be part of it! We are currently interviewing for this position. Job Type: Full-time Pay: €32,691 per year Schedule: 12 hour shift: You will be required to work variable hours over a 12-hour shift pattern. The company reasonably expects to provide you with a minimum average of 6.5 hours per day, 6 days per week Day shift Weekend availability Application question(s): Do you have ‘Care Skills’ and ‘Care of the Elderly’ (2 modules) or equivalent? Work authorisation: Ireland (preferred) Work Location: On the road Expected start date: 09/08/2026 Job Type: Full-time Pay: €32,691 per year Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Weekend availability Work Location: On the road Expected start date: 14/12/2026