Health Care Assistant - Callan , Co.Kilkenny

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

Job summary

A health care service provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant to deliver care and support to clients in their own homes. The role requires compassion, good communication skills, and relevant qualifications, including QQI approved Level 5 modules. Flexible working hours can be arranged, and competitive pay is offered up to €16 per hour, alongside various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

10 hours Paid Training

Corporate Club Membership

Employee Wellness Program

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 available

Qualifications

• Must have obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support.
• Minimum of one year’s experience caring for others.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the client in their daily activities.
• Providing a high standard of care compliant with company policies.
• Paying due care and attention to all care duties.

Skills

Compassion for others

Good communication

Empathy

Patience

Ability to build rapport

Education

QQI approved Level 5 Modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support

Job description

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 implementing the requirements of the client's care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Pay

€14.50 - €16.00 per hour (enhanced rate for experience and qualification).

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.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.
• Have a minimum of one year’s experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above.

Qualities and Characteristics

• 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.

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]