Healthcare Assistant - Cavan

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Company

Irish HomeCare

Unit 1, Drumillard Retail Park

Monaghan Road, Castleblayney

County Monaghan

A75 E288

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant

Location

Cavan, County Cavan

About the Role

Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Cavan. 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

€32,691 per annum

Benefits

Refer a Friend scheme

Christmas Bonus

To Apply

Please submit your application to <[email hidden]> by 10th Auf 2026