Health Care Assistant

• We welcome applications from candidates already in Ireland on a Stamp 1G (graduate visa) who are open to relocating to Mayo

Join our team

With a global presence across six countries, Dovida delivers nine million hours of care annually.

In Ireland, our network of 25 offices and 350 professionals supports 4,000 caregivers, empowering over 7,000 clients to live life their way.

Guided by our ‘Circle of Care’ philosophy, we promise: Your Life, Your Way.

Be part of a team that values compassion, empowerment, and making a real impact. Join us and help shape a brighter future—one life at a time.

Role Responsibilities

As a Caregiver, you will support clients in their daily lives and help them maintain independence at home. Duties may include:

• Offering companionship and meaningful conversation.
• Assisting with walking, mobility, and stabilisation.
• Preparing meals and tidying up afterwards.
• Providing medication reminders and appointment support.
• Delivering home help services such as light housekeeping, errands, and incidental transport.
• Supporting personal care, including dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene needs.
• Contributing to a safe, positive, and comfortable living environment.
• Maintaining regular communication with your supervisor and office team.
• Using equipment and supplies safely and appropriately.
• Accurately reporting hours worked in line with company policy.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as assigned.

Essential Skills & Requirements

We’re looking for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and committed to quality care. Key requirements include:

• Previous caregiving experience.
• Respectful, patient, and caring attitude towards clients and their homes.
• Ability to adapt to different home environments and client needs.
• Strong communication skills with clients and families.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Willingness to run errands and provide incidental transportation.
• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm, and reliability.
• Physical fitness to perform manual handling and other role demands.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including overnight care.
• Qualifications & Other requirements
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (or equivalent) OR commitment to achieving this within 3 months of joining.
• Full Irish driving licence OR commitment to obtaining one within 3 months.

Location

• This role will cover clients across County Mayo.
• We welcome applications from candidates already in Ireland on a Stamp 1G (graduate visa) who are open to relocating to Mayo
• Work permit sponsorship may be offered after successful completion of a 6-month probation period
• Accommodation can be provided where the Employee pays rent and utilities.