Health Care Assistant - Castlebar

Bluebird Care Ireland; Castlebar; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social care is seeking empathetic and reliable Healthcare Assistants. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential personal care and support to clients, ensuring their dignity and independence are respected. You'll be part of a compassionate team, dedicated to improving the lives of others while receiving competitive pay and comprehensive training. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in people's lives, all while enjoying benefits like travel expense coverage and 24/7 nurse-led support. If you are passionate about care and have the necessary qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive rates for full and half hours

Travel expenses covered

Bi-weekly payment

Free uniforms

Free Garda Vetting

Free Manual Handling Training

Discounted QQI Care modules

Monthly Carer awards

24/7 nurse-led support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of QQI Care Skills and QQI Care of the Older Person modules.
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, meal preparation, and supervising medication.
• Facilitating social interactions and promoting independence.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Diligence

Trustworthiness

Communication

Initiative

Education

QQI Care Skills

QQI Care of the Older Person

Job description

Bluebird Care one of Ireland's leading health and social care providers was set up in Ireland in 2007. Bluebird Care place the customer at the heart and centre of every interaction providing care and support with kindness, compassion, consideration and respect. We seek empathetic, reliable candidates for Healthcare Assistant roles.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates for full and half hours
• Travel expenses covered
• Bi-weekly payment
• Free uniforms
• Free Garda Vetting
• Free Manual Handling Training
• Discounted flexible online QQI Care of the older person & Care Skills modules
• Monthly Carer awards
• 24/7 nurse-led support
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Duties include

• Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, supervising medication, and light housework.
• Adhering to the client's Care Plan, which outlines the individual nature of services.
• Facilitating social interactions and activities, offering companionship.
• Promoting independence.
• Communicating any changes or concerns regarding client needs/care to the office.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Completion of at least 2 modules: QQI Care Skills and QQI Care of the Older Person.
• A minimum of one year's experience in a healthcare setting.
• Hold a full driver's license and own transport.
• Reliability, dedication, diligence, and trustworthiness.
• A good understanding of GDPR, especially its importance in working with the elderly.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• An ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team
• Ideally you will have prior experience care for an older person in their home
• Most important you must be passionate about improving the lives of others
  
  

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