Healthcare Assistant

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Healthcare Assistant – South Dublin

Community-based role | Full-time & Part-time

€14.15–€20.00 per hour + paid travel time + fuel bonus

Top benefits

● Earn up to €20 per hour

● Paid travel time (€1 per 1-hour visit, excl. first & last call)

● Fuel bonus up to €175 per month (non-taxable)

● Flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle

● Full induction, shadowing & QQI training support

● Strong support from managers & nurses

● Uniform, PPE & Employee Assistance Programme provided

● Refer-a-friend bonus up to €500

● Bike to Work Scheme, free Garda Vetting, fortnightly pay

● Clear career progression (Senior HCA, Rapid Response, office roles)

Contract options

Trainee rate (min. 2 QQI modules started)

● Mon–Fri: €14.15 per hour

● Sat & Sun: €15.50 per hour

Qualified rate (full QQI Level 5)

● Mon–Fri: €14.75 per hour

● Sat & Sun: €18.00 per hour

Home Support

● Must be a driver with 2 QQI modules complete

● Mon–Fri (8am–9pm): €16.00 per hour

● Every second weekend: 1 day (Sat or Sun)

○ Sat: €18.00 per hour | Sun: €19.00 per hour

Community Carer

● Must be a driver with 2 QQI modules complete

● Rotating pattern (8am–9pm)

○ Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun

○ Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri

● Mon–Fri: €16.00 per hour | Sat: €18.00 | Sun: €19.00

€750 guaranteed contract

● Guaranteed €750 per week before tax, including €1 travel time per hour call

● Must be a driver with 2 core QQI modules complete

● Rotating pattern (8am–9pm)

○ Week 1: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

○ Week 2: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

What you’ll do

Support clients to live independently at home through

● Personal care

● Meal preparation

● Light household duties

● Medication supervision & mobility support

● Providing companionship and wellbeing support

What you’ll need

● QQI Level 5 Healthcare (minimum 2 modules started/completed)

● Full driving licence & own transport

● Good communication skills

● Caring, reliable and compassionate attitude

About Kare Plan

Kare Plan is an award-winning home care provider supporting communities across Ireland, with

a strong focus on training, teamwork and staff support.

Apply now to join a team that makes a real difference every day

Work Location: On the road