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Healthcare Assistant - Killkenny

• Irish HomeCare
• Ref: #JOB-2463998
• Unit 8 Kilmeaden Village Centre, Kilmeaden, Waterford, X914189
• No of positions: 2
• Paid Position
• 39 hours per week
• 32691.00 Euro Annually
• Published On: 13 Aug 2026
• Closing On: 10 Sep 2026

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Job Description

51.8948783874512;-8.46546363830566;Unit 8 Kilmeaden Village Centre , Kilmeaden , Waterford , X914189 Location: Waterford, Co Waterford About the Role: Irish HomeCare is seeking qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team in Killkenny. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing home care services to our clients in the local community. Key Responsibilities: Provide personal, non-medical care and assistance to clients in their own homes Assist with clients’ physical, nutritional and social needs as laid out in their Care Plan. These duties may include providing personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, assisting with continence care), mobilising, assistance with feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc. Requirements: A major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent (Qualified to Level 5 on the QQI Framework) Previous care or healthcare experience A general understanding of geriatric health and mobility issues Strong verbal communication skills and good command of spoken and written English A full Irish (or Irish recognised) Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential Hours of Work: 39 hours per week Must be available to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons and evenings (including weekends and bank holidays) Salary: €32,691 per annum Benefits: Refer a Friend scheme Christmas Bonus To Please submit your application to jobs@irishhomecare.ie by 5pm on 10th Sept 2026

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Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification:Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care
• Specialising In: geriatric health
• Driving Licence: Full B

Desirable

• Ability Skills:Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills:Teamwork, Time Management

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