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- Pay is below the visa salary barStated pay (€33,529.60 per year) is below the Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit minimum of €36,605.
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- Pay is below the visa salary bar
- Stated pay (€33,529.60 per year) is below the Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit minimum of €36,605. Source: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/, rules effective 2026-03-01.
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About the role
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Employer: Bluebird Care
We currently have Healthcare Assistant opportunities in Kilkenny & Tipperary area. The Healthcare Assistant would be providing care for clients in their own homes). Support from our Clinical Governance Team and local office support in Clonmel and Kilkenny.
Attractive salary and employee benefits offered
Role of Care Assistant: The Healthcare assistant’s primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Healthcare assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the clients care plan, perform identified care duties and promote client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assist the client with Activities of Living
Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client
Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies
Qualifications & Experience: Healthcare assistants must have obtained the QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support.
Or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others and be in a position to undertake the two modules outlined above.
Qualities: Essential qualities of a Healthcare assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.
Employment Type:
Flexibility and strong availability required.
Salary of €33,529.60 per year, 40 hours per week.
Contact us if you would like to know more about this position.
Applicants must pass our full Recruitment and Training plan prior to commencing employment.
Telephone: 0567789952