Healthcare Assistant - Edenderry

Meaningful work, real support, and flexibility that fits your life.

At Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly, we’re reimagining home care across the Midlands. With nurse-led teams and a strong local presence, we deliver high-quality, compassionate care that makes a genuine difference in people’s lives.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Edenderry, you’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced Clinical Nurse Managers who offer hands-on guidance and 24/7 support.

We’re currently hiring dedicated and caring Healthcare Assistants across Edenderry. If you want a rewarding role where you’re truly valued and supported—this is it.

Why Join Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly?

• Earn up to €20.20 per hour
• Travel expenses paid
• Competitive rates for both full and half-hour visits
• €250 bonus for each successful referral
• Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
• Bi-weekly pay
• Free uniform, Garda vetting, and manual handling training
• Monthly Carer Recognition Awards
• Ongoing career development and training
• QQI registration support if needed
• Access to our Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• 24/7 nurse-led clinical support
• Bike to Work Scheme available

Your Role

You'll provide essential care to clients in their own homes, supporting them to live independently, safely, and with dignity.

Key responsibilities:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting)
• Meal preparation and light household duties
• Medication prompting and supervision
• Companionship and emotional support
• Supporting clients with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or high-dependency needs
• Following individual Care Plans and documenting care provided
• Communicating any concerns to the care management team

What You’ll Need:

• QQI Level 5 (with Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules completed)
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Garda Vetting (and International Police Clearance if applicable)
• Fit-to-work certificate or willingness to obtain
• Full driver’s licence and your own transport
• Comfortable using Google Maps for navigation
• Strong English communication skills
• A caring, dependable, and respectful nature
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values you as much as the people you care for, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly in Edenderry—and start making a real difference, one home at a time.