Homecare Assistant
Hartley People
| Company | Hartley People |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Ardmore |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
The role
As a Home Care Assistant you will visit clients in their own homes and support them with personal care, mobility and moving & handling, meal preparation, light household tasks, medication prompts, and just as importantly companionship and a familiar friendly face.
Shifts available
• Monday to Friday: full days, or mornings and/or evenings — you choose your availability
• Weekends: morning and/or evening runs — great as a top-up or a weekend-only role
What we offer
• Competitive hourly rates — €14.80 – €21.06 per hour
• Induction and full in-house training — including Patient Moving & Handling, BLS, Fire Safety and more
• Local runs – clients grouped close to home so you spend time caring, not commuting
• Flexible rosters -built around your availability, ideal alongside family or study commitments
• A supportive local office team – real people in Waterford, not a call centre
What you’ll need
• Kind, reliable and a great communicator -experience caring for a family member counts
• QQI Level 5 (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person) completed or actively working towards it.
• Full driving licence and access to your own car (required for community-based visits)
• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Willing to complete Garda Vetting (we arrange this for you) and provide two references
Apply today with your CV, or send us a quick application – no cover letter needed. We review every application within 1 working day and interviews are local to you.