Health Care Assistant - Callan and Surrounding Locations

Bluebird Care Ireland; Armagh; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Health Care Assistant to deliver personal care and support to clients in their homes. The role requires QQI Level 5 Modules in care along with the ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy. Flexible hours and guaranteed contracts are available. This position offers an attractive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid Training

Corporate Club Membership

Employee Wellness Program

Probation Bonus

Retention Bonus

Travel Expenses

PPE Supplied

In House Training

Out of hours support

Paid Holiday Leave

Refer a friend Scheme

Uniform Supplied

Work and Learn Scheme

Flexible payment options

Guaranteed hours contracts

Fuel discount card

Attractive salary and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Must have QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support.
• Minimum of one year's experience caring for others is required.
• Willingness to undertake the required qualification modules.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in their daily activities.
• Provide a high standard of care in compliance with policies.
• Implement clients' care plans and promote dignity and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

QQI approved Level 5 Modules

Job description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Job location: Callan and Surrounding Locations

Role of Health Care Assistant:

The Health Care Assistant's primary role is to deliver care, support and assistance to a client in their own home. Health Care 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.

• enhanced pay rate for experience and qualification* €14.50 - €16.00
  
  

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours.
• 10 hours Paid Training.
• Corporate Club Membership.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Probation Bonus.
• Retention Bonus.
• Travel Expenses.
• PPE Supplied.
• In House Training.
• Out of hours support.
• Paid Garda Vetting.
• Paid Holiday Leave.
• Refer a friend Scheme.
• Uniform Supplied.
• Work and Learn Scheme.
• Flexible payment options.
• Full and part time hours.
• Guaranteed hours contracts available.
• Fuel discount card.
• Attractive salary and employee benefits.
  
  

Role of the Health Care Assistant

A Health Care Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Health Care Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the clients care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the client in their daily activities;
• Paying due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client;
• Providing a high standard of care, in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Health Care Assistants must have either obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support

OR have a minimum of one-years' experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above.

Qualities and Characteristics:

The essential qualities of a Health Care Assistant include:

• Genuine compassion for others.
• The ability to consistently demonstrate kindness.
• Empathy.
• Patience.
• Being a good communicator.
• Ability to build a rapport with others is also key!
  
  

Employment Types Available:

• Full and part time hours are available, dependent on your availability.
• Working hours are flexible.
• Guaranteed Hours Contracts Available.
• We offer an attractive salary and employee benefits.
  
  

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