Care Assistant

ALHomecare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency based in Ireland. We pride ourselves on the support we provide to our senior clients and to the carers we place in their homes.

We are currently recruiting for the position of LIVE-IN CARE ASSISTANT in locations all across Ireland. Candidates must be enthusiastic and empathetic, wanting to make a real difference to people’s lives, in return ALHomecare offers excellent working conditions as well as free ongoing training and support.

Job requirements:

Minimum one-year experience with the elderly (either with your family or/and professional carer experience).
Gentle and clear verbal communication skills.
Good level of spoken English.
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
A desire to help people.
Sensitivity and understanding.
Willing to engage in continuous learning.
Advantage to have a driver’s licence, but not essential.

Your duties will include:

House-keeping, meal preparation, companionship, personal care, basic exercises/walks with your client, medication supervision etc.

We offer:

Full-time contract minimum 35 hours work per week.
Possibility of overtime and other additional payments (e.g. couple care).
Paid holidays (minimum four weeks a year).
Double pay or an extra day off for statutory/bank holidays (10 days for 2023).
Full support throughout recruitment and employment.
Free accommodation and food provided.
No need to commute to work every day.
Plenty of free time to enjoy Ireland.

Individuals with Criminal convictions need not apply because this role involves care of vulnerable adults.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work within Ireland and the EU.

Please send your CV to hr@alhomecare.ie

Important Note: Our phone lines are very busy, so please send your CV by email rather than phone our number. Thank you.
Sector: human health and social work activities
Career Level
Experienced [Non-Managerial]