What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Healthcare Assistant position at recruitNet?
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and international candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care settings.
We are currently hiring a Healthcare Assistants for a leading care provider based in Galway, offering an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Job category: Healthcare assistant
Company: Caremark Galway
Job Location: CAREMARK, Unit 34 Unit 34, Glenrock Bu Galway Co. Galway H91 V2R7
Start date: 20/07/2026
Total Number of Positions For This Job: 20
Contract type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: € 32691 per annum
Hours per week: 39
Job Description
Contract type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: € 32691 per annum
Hours per week: 39
Job Description
- Assist service users with dressing, bathing, toileting, and getting in/out of bed.
Support mobility and physical disabilities, including use of aids.
- Help sick or terminally ill clients with feeding and personal care.
- Encourage mental and physical activities such as hobbies and outings.
- Perform light housekeeping, bed making, and laundry duties.
- Prepare and serve light meals.
Maintain records and write reports.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Report changes in clients’ health to supervisors.
- Promote independence and dignity of service users.
- Senior Care and Support Worker Responsibilities
- Provide emergency on-call support.
Mentor and guide care workers.
- Conduct introductory visits and spot checks.
- Collect documents from service users’ homes.
- Assist supervisors with trained duties.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience in healthcare, homecare, or a similar care setting
- A recognised qualification in healthcare (e.g., Healthcare Assistant, Nursing, Allied health or Social Care) is desirable
- Driving required
- Good level of English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach to care
Benefits
- Training and induction will be provided
- Garda vetting required
- Applicants must be willing to travel to clients’ homes.
Salary : $32,691