What are the key responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant at Komfort Kare?

Key responsibilities include providing personal care, companionship and emotional support, supporting daily living activities, assisting with meal preparation, helping with mobility, performing light housekeeping, carrying out basic health checks, supporting with medication management, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with families and healthcare teams.

What are the essential requirements for this role?

Essential requirements include a QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent, completion of Care Skills and Care of the Elderly modules, a full driver’s licence and access to transport, a good level of English, and eligibility to work in Ireland with the appropriate documentation.

What are the working hours for this role?

Working hours are approximately 40 hours per week for full-time and 20 hours per week for part-time, including alternate weekends.

Healthcare Assistant in Dundalk

Komfort Kare·Louth

Closes31 Oct

Salary: €15–€17 / hour
Contract: Other
Sector: Public
Closes: 31 Oct 2026

About the Role

Komfort Kare is a leading homecare provider in Ireland with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are currently recruiting Home Support Workers to provide essential support to clients in their own homes.

As a valued member of our care team, you will support clients to live independently and safely in their own homes while maintaining their dignity and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
Provide companionship and emotional support
Support daily living activities and promote independence
Assist with meal preparation and nutrition
Help clients with mobility and reduce fall risks
Perform light housekeeping duties (cleaning, laundry)
Carry out basic health checks (training provided)
Support with medication management (as per care plans)
Maintain accurate records and report concerns
Communicate effectively with families and healthcare teams

Requirements

Essential Requirements

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent (or working towards)
Minimum Care Skills and Care of the Elderly modules completed (mandatory)
Full driver’s licence (preferred) and access to transport
Good level of English (spoken and written)
Must be eligible to work in Ireland, currently resident in Ireland, and hold the appropriate documentation (visas, work permits)

Compliance & Training

Submit a Garda Vetting (no criminal convictions)
Provide medical certificate (Fit to Work)
Completion of required HSELand certifications
Manual Handling & Induction training (provided by Komfort Kare)

Key Skills & Attributes

Person-centred approach to care
Compassionate, patient and empathetic approach
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible, reliable and organised

Details

Location: Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland

Contract type: Full time, Part-time

Salary: €15–€17 per hour

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026 12:00 AM

How to Apply

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Frequently asked

What are the key responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant at Komfort Kare?: Key responsibilities include providing personal care, companionship and emotional support, supporting daily living activities, assisting with meal preparation, helping with mobility, performing light housekeeping, carrying out basic health checks, supporting with medication management, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with families and healthcare teams.
What are the essential requirements for this role?: Essential requirements include a QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent, completion of Care Skills and Care of the Elderly modules, a full driver’s licence and access to transport, a good level of English, and eligibility to work in Ireland with the appropriate documentation.
What are the working hours for this role?: Working hours are approximately 40 hours per week for full-time and 20 hours per week for part-time, including alternate weekends.