Health Care Assistant - Ashbourne & The Ward Areas
Bluebird Care – Ashbourne & The Ward (Home care role, 15 mins from Blanchardstown & 5 mins from Ashbourne)
Job Information
Location: Ashbourne & The Ward, County Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Fulltime & Part time positions available
Working Hours: 4pm until 9pm (Wednesday to Sunday); 7.30am until 18.30pm (Sat & Sundays)
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Pay: €15.50 for qualified and experienced carers (2 QQI modules – Care Skills & Care Of Older Person), €17.60 on Sundays, double pay on Bank Holidays (€31.00)
Bi‑weekly pay, travel payment between client visits.
* Annual Loyalty Bonus – up to €250 (Part Time) / €500 (Full time), tax free and based on hours worked
* Refer a Friend Bonus – €500 for you + €500 for your referral
* FREE QQI Training: Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
* Employee Wellness Programme
* Employee of the Month – €100 voucher
* Free Patient Moving & Manual Handling Training
* 24/7 support from local Care Management Team
* Flexible hours that work around your life
* Positive team culture with regular staff events and celebrations
* Christmas gifts & festive raffle
* Employee of the Year Awards
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Free uniforms and PPE
* Clear opportunities for career growth and promotion
What Is Home Care?
As a Home Care Assistant, you'll support people in their own homes, helping them stay independent and live with dignity in their community.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
* Hosting, patient moving & handling
* Helping with meals and feeding support
* Providing companionship and emotional reassurance
* Light housekeeping (tidying, laundry, etc.)
* Supporting clients with mobility and transfers
* Accurately following and documenting care plans
* Encouraging independence, dignity, and wellbeing
Qualifications & Experience
* QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills or Healthcare Support, Care of the Older Person
* Patient Moving & Handling Certificate (training provided)
* OR 1+ year of care experience and willingness to complete the two required modules (free training provided)
* Good spoken and written English
* Full Irish driving licence and access to a vehicle required
* Legal right to work in Ireland – sponsorship not available
How to Apply
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