[ref. i53045516] Tuam - Healthcare Assistant

apartmentIrish HomeCare, Unit 1 Drumillard Retail Park, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, A75 E288 placeTuam calendar_month21/10/2025

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Job Description

5153121948242;-8.85312461853027;Tuam , Co. Galway ,

Location: Tuam, County Galway

About the Role:

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Tuam. 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: €30,000 per annum

Benefits: Paid mileage

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Please submit your application to jobs@irishhomecare.ie by 5pm on Monday, 17th November 2025

Sector:

Career Level

Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
Minimum Qualification:Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

OR
QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care

Driving Licence: Full B

Desirable

Ability Skills:Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
Competency Skills:Teamwork, Time Management
Specialising In:geriatric health

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