Healthcare Assistant – Cork

Healthcare Assistant – Cork: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Location:
Cork, Co Cork

About the Role:
(Company Name - Subscribers only) is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Cork. 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
Please submit your application to jobs@irishhomecare.ie by 5pm on 12th Sept 2026

For non-EEA Nationals, eligibility and requirements for an employment permit apply.