via indeed · 1 June 2026 ·5 days ago

Healthcare Assistant

Kare Plan
Dungarvan parttime, fulltime
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Healthcare Assistant – Dungarvan, Waterford.

Community\-based role \| Full\-time \& Part\-time

€14\.15–€20\.00 per hour \+ paid travel time \+ fuel bonus

Top benefits

● Earn up to €20 per hour

● Paid travel time (€1 per 1\-hour visit, excl. first \& last call)

● Fuel bonus up to €175 per month (non\-taxable)

● Flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle

● Full induction, shadowing \& QQI training support

● Strong support from managers \& nurses

● Uniform, PPE \& Employee Assistance Programme provided

● Refer\-a\-friend bonus up to €500

● Bike to Work Scheme, free Garda Vetting, fortnightly pay

● Clear career progression (Senior HCA, Rapid Response, office roles)

Contract options

Trainee rate (min. 2 QQI modules started)

● Mon–Fri: €14\.15 per hour

● Sat \& Sun: €15\.50 per hour

Qualified rate (full QQI Level 5\)

● Mon–Fri: €14\.75 per hour

● Sat \& Sun: €18\.00 per hour

Home Support

● Must be a driver with 2 QQI modules complete

● Mon–Fri (8am–9pm): €16\.00 per hour

● Every second weekend: 1 day (Sat or Sun)

○ Sat: €18\.00 per hour \| Sun: €19\.00 per hour

Community Carer

● Must be a driver with 2 QQI modules complete

● Rotating pattern (8am–9pm):

○ Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun

○ Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri

● Mon–Fri: €16\.00 per hour \| Sat: €18\.00 \| Sun: €19\.00

€750 guaranteed contract

● Guaranteed €750 per week before tax, including €1 travel time per hour call

● Must be a driver with 2 core QQI modules complete

● Rotating pattern (8am–9pm):

○ Week 1: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

○ Week 2: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

What you’ll do

Support clients to live independently at home through:

● Personal care

● Meal preparation

● Light household duties

● Medication supervision \& mobility support

● Providing companionship and wellbeing support

What you’ll need

● QQI Level 5 Healthcare (minimum 2 modules started/completed)

● Full driving licence \& own transport

● Good communication skills

● Caring, reliable and compassionate attitude

About Kare Plan

Kare Plan is an award\-winning home care provider supporting communities across Ireland, with

a strong focus on training, teamwork and staff support.

Apply now to join a team that makes a real difference every day

Pay: €14\.15\-€20\.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road

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