Healthcare Assistant - Mayo

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Company

Irish HomeCare Unit 1, Drumillard Retail Park Monaghan Road, Castleblayney County Monaghan A75 E288

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant

Location

Mayo, Co Mayo

About the Role

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Mayo. 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 jobs@irishhomecare.ie by 10th Aug 2026