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Vacancy

Healthcare Assistants Portarlington

  • Location: Laois & Offaly
  • Contract type: Medical & Healthcare
  • Salary details: competitive
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Meaningful work, real support, and flexibility that fits your life.


At Bluebird Care, we’re reimagining home care across Ireland. With 25 nurse-led offices nationwide, we combine heart, professionalism, and innovation to deliver care that genuinely transforms lives. As a Healthcare Assistant with Bluebird Care, you’ll be backed by an exceptional team of Clinical Nurse Managers who offer hands-on guidance, mentoring, and support every step of the way.


We’re currently hiring dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants in Portarlington & Surrounding areas. If you’re looking for a role where you’re valued, trusted, and supported—this is it.


What our Healthcare Assistants say:

“The support and guidance I receive from my Nurse Managers is second to none.”

“The sense of teamwork is amazing. It makes a real difference to my clients—and to me.”


Why Join Bluebird Care?


  • Earn up to €20.20 per hour
  • Travel expenses covered
  • Competitive pay for both full and half-hour visits
  • €250 bonus for successful referrals
  • Flexible schedules to suit your availability
  • Bi-weekly pay for consistency
  • Free uniform provided
  • Free Garda vetting and manual handling training
  • Monthly recognition through our Carer Awards
  • Ongoing career development opportunities
  • Support with QQI registration, if required
  • Access to our Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
  • 24/7 nurse-led clinical support
  • Bike to Work Scheme participation



Your Role

You’ll support clients in their own homes, helping with a variety of tasks that enable them to live with dignity and independence. Care is delivered with compassion, professionalism, and respect.


Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with personal care, toileting, mobility, and meal preparation
  • Supporting clients with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and high-dependency needs
  • Medication supervision (as required)
  • Light household tasks and occasional basic shopping
  • Following each client’s personalised Care Plan
  • Offering companionship and promoting social engagement
  • Encouraging client independence wherever possible
  • Communicating observations or concerns to the office team
  • Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to health and safety protocols
  • Accurately documenting care and incidents


What You’ll Need


  • QQI Level 5 with at least two completed modules: Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
  • Clean Garda Vetting Certificate (and International Police Clearance, if applicable)
  • Willingness to provide a fit to work certificate
  • Full driving licence and access to your own transport
  • Confident using Google Maps for travel
  • A positive, reliable, and respectful approach
  • Strong spoken and written English language skills
  • Full eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland


If you're a caring professional who wants to be part of a team that truly values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start making a real difference—one home at a time.