Healthcare Assistant

Dovida — Cootehill, Co. Cavan

Permanent Closes: June 27, 2026

Job Description

Dovida, Ireland’s largest and most trusted home care provider, is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant who is open to new and rewarding opportunities in Cootehill, Co. Cavan. You will be supported by your dedicated Dovida consultant, who will work closely with you to match you with the right roles. Enjoy the flexibility to select your own shifts and facilities while gaining valuable experience across the healthcare sector.

You will support older adults and people with disabilities to live safely, comfortably, and independently at home. Your day may include:

  • Meaningful companionship and conversation
  • Light housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Providing personal care (bathing, dressing, hygiene)
  • Running errands or accompanying clients to appointments

 Why Join Dovida?

  • Freedom to choose your hours each week
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Opportunities across a wide variety of HSE and private healthcare facilities
  • A supportive team committed to helping you grow your career

Benefits:

  • Premium weekly pay
  • Access to highly regarded healthcare facilities
  • 1 to 1 support from the Dovida Care team
  • Full time and part time hours available
  • Mileage allowance for travel between clients
  • Free Garda vetting and uniform
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle and commitments
  • QQI Level 5 enrolment support provided

Key Requirements

What we are looking for:- Kind, caring, and dependable - A good communicator who enjoys helping others - Physically able for the role - Flexible with visit timesNo Experience? No Problem! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — no previous care experience is needed. Our in‑house training team will support you every step of the way. You’ll also receive shadowing to help build your confidence in delivering high‑quality care.Required: - Fluent spoken English - Eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland - Located in or able to travel to Cootehill and surrounds areas

About the Employer

Dovida Dovida
https://dovida.ie/

At Dovida, the individual is always at the centre of everything we do – they are at the heart of our Circle of Care. Our caregivers seek to empower people to live their lives – their way – in the comfort of their own homes. This means we shape our care to match a person’s unique values, interests, and personality.