Healthcare Assistant - Offaly

Role Summary

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Offaly. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing home care services to our clients in the local community.

Hours of Work

39 hours per week

Must be available to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including weekends and bank holidays)

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

Benefits

• Refer a Friend scheme
• Christmas Bonus
• To
• Please submit your application to jobs@irishhomecare.ie by 5pm on 10th Oct 2026

Location

HEALTHSECTORJOBS, Unit 13 Rosemount Park Drive Rosemount Bus Pk Dublin 11 D11 E0XK - Ireland

Offaly, Co Offaly