Irish HomeCare is recruiting an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join its dedicated community care team in Ballintogher, County Sligo. This Healthcare Assistant role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, paid training, career progression, and the opportunity to support vulnerable clients in their homes. This is an ideal opportunity for carers seeking meaningful work within their local community.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality personal care to clients in their homes
• Support physical therapeutic programmes as directed
• Assist with patient moving and handling (full training provided)
• Participate in play and interactive activities with clients
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow care plans
• Provide compassionate, respectful, client-centred support
• Work mornings, afternoons, evenings and alternate weekends
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Prior caring experience (essential for this region)
• Fluent English
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Must live locally in Ballintogher or surrounding areas
• Authorised to work in Ireland
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undertake training and shadowing as required
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Paid travel time
• Paid mileage (in addition to travel time)
• Christmas bonus
• Free induction, manual handling and ongoing training
• Access to Earn as You Learn Scheme (City & Guilds Diploma equivalent to QQI Level 5)
• Enhanced pay rates for fully qualified carers
• Free CPD training
• Dedicated on-call support team
• Flexible part-time and full-time shifts
Location & Employer Information
Irish HomeCare is a leading home care provider delivering high-quality person-centred support across Ireland. You will work within the community in Ballintogher, County Sligo, supporting clients to live independently and safely in their own homes.
Application Details
To apply for this Healthcare Assistant role, submit your application via the link below:
Closing Date: 22 December 2025 at 10:00 AM
