Right at Home Ireland

Healthcare Assistants / Rapid Responder - Kildare & Midlands

Right at Home Ireland  •  Ireland (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Right at Home South Dublin & Kildare, one of Ireland’s leading home-care agencies, is growing our team in Newbridge and Kildare Town
We’re looking for kind, reliable carers who want to make a real difference helping older people live comfortably and independently in their own homes.

Whether you’re an experienced carer or just starting out with your QQI Level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Older Person, we’d love to hear from you. We have full-time and part-time hours available, and both drivers and walkers are welcome.

Please note: We do not provide or sponsor employment visas. Applicants must already be legally entitled to work in Ireland, currently residing in Ireland, and hold a valid visa (if applicable).

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive hourly rate €15–€16.50, depending on experience

  • Mileage allowance for drivers — we pay for your travel between calls

  • Weekend premiums

  • Flexible schedules to suit family or study commitments

  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development

  • A supportive local office team who value and recognise your work

  • Career progression opportunities — we promote from within

What You’ll Do

You’ll help clients maintain their independence and dignity by:

  • Assisting with personal care such as washing, dressing, and grooming

  • Helping with light household duties and meal preparation

  • Offering companionship and emotional support

  • Encouraging social and community activities — walks, shopping, appointments

  • Providing mobility assistance where needed

  • Reporting any health concerns to our Clinical Nurse Team

Our mission is simple: to improve the quality of life for those we serve — and that includes our carers too.

What You’ll Need

  • Minimum 2 QQI Level 5 modulesCare Skills and Care of the Older Person (Essential)

  • At least 12 months’ experience in care (Desirable)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Reliable, compassionate, and proactive approach

  • Patient Moving & Handling certificate (Desirable — we can help you obtain it)

  • Own transport is an advantage but not required

Ready to make a difference close to home?
Apply now and join a team that truly values your time, your heart, and your work.

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Right at Home Ireland

About Right at Home Ireland

Right at Home provides high-quality care to older people and people with disabilities in the comfort of their own homes. We are committed to the communities in which we work, and our services are tailored to suit each client’s needs and their local environment.

Our work is characterised by empathy, reliability, flexibility and high professional standards. Right at Home directly employs all care-giving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, Garda-vetted, trained and insured prior to entering a client's home.

We were founded in the USA in 1995, and have more than 500 offices worldwide.

In Ireland, Right at Home is headquartered in Dublin, with franchises in Galway and Cork. Further information is available at www.rightathome.ie.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Blanchardstown, IE
Year Founded
2013
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