Healthcare Assistant (Permanent) -

Location: Co. Meath

We are currently recruiting two compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join a well-established residential care setting in Co. Meath.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team providing high-quality care within a peaceful, welcoming environment. The service supports residents with a moderate level of dependency and offers long-term career stability, excellent staff retention, and a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support to residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition, and social engagement.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, and wellbeing at all times.
• Maintain accurate care documentation and report any changes in residents' condition.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of care.

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (or equivalent) completed or in progress.
• Previous experience working in a healthcare, nursing home, residential, or care setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Genuine commitment to delivering person-centred care.

Benefits

✅ Competitive hourly rate of €14.69 per hour, increasing in January to approximately €15.50 per hour.

✅ Enhanced payments for:

• Night duty
• Sunday shifts (1.5x rate)
• Overtime over 39 hours per week (1.5x rate)

✅ Paid breaks.

✅ Free on-site parking.

✅ Flexible rostering with staff input into roster planning and schedules available one month in advance.

✅ All mandatory training provided and fully paid.

✅ Excellent sick pay scheme following successful completion of probation.

✅ Income protection benefits following long-term sick leave.

✅ Supportive team culture with experienced long-serving staff and a friendly atmosphere.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to work in a calm and relaxed care environment where staff wellbeing is valued and residents receive high-quality, person-centred support. If you are looking for a rewarding long-term career with excellent benefits and a strong sense of community, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this unique Healthcare Assistant opportunity.