Health Care Assistant - Castlebar

TN Ireland; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants. This role involves providing essential personal care and support to clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where kindness and respect are paramount. With competitive rates, travel expenses covered, and ongoing training opportunities, this position promises to be both fulfilling and impactful. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Travel expenses covered

Bi-weekly payment

Free uniforms

Free Garda Vetting

Free Manual Handling Training

Discounted QQI modules

Monthly Carer awards

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, meal preparation, and medication supervision.
• Facilitating social interactions and communicating client needs.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Diligence

Trustworthiness

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

QQI Care Skills

QQI Care of the Older Person

Tools

Driver's License

Transport

Job description

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Health Care Assistant - Castlebar, Castlebar

Client:

Bluebird Care Sligo

Location:

Castlebar, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

736380e4e460

Job Views:

2

Posted:

26.03.2025

Expiry Date:

10.05.2025

Job Description:

Bluebird Care, one of Ireland's leading health and social care providers, was set up in Ireland in 2007. Bluebird Care places 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.

- 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

- Employee Assistance Program

Duties include:

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

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

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