Healthcare Assistant - Laois

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Company: Irish HomeCare Unit 13 Rosemount Park Drive Keypoint Business Park Rosemont Business Park Dublin 11 D11 E0XK Job Title: Healthcare Assistant Location Laois, Co Laois About the Role: Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Laois. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing home care services to our clients in the local community. Key Responsibilities: Provide personal, non-medical care and assistance to clients in their own homes Assist with clients’ physical, nutritional and social needs as laid out in their Care Plan. These duties may include providing personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, assisting with continence care), mobilising, assistance with feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc. Requirements: A major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent (Qualified to Level 5 on the QQI Framework) Previous care or healthcare experience A general understanding of geriatric health and mobility issues Strong verbal communication skills and good command of spoken and written English A full Irish (or Irish recognised) Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential Hours of Work: 39 hours per week Must be available to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including weekends and bank holidays) Salary: €32,691 per annum Benefits: Refer a Friend scheme Christmas Bonus To Apply: Please submit your application to [email protected] by 10th September 2026