Health Care Assistant - Thurles, Co.Tipperary

Bluebird Care Ireland; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate Health Care Assistants to deliver personal care in clients' homes. This role emphasizes the importance of empathy, patience, and effective communication, ensuring clients receive the highest standard of care. With flexible working hours and guaranteed contracts, this position offers an attractive salary and comprehensive employee benefits. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and provides ongoing training and development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid Training

Corporate Club Membership

Employee Wellness Program

Retention Bonus

Travel Expenses

PPE Supplied

In House Training

Paid Holiday Leave

Uniform Supplied

Qualifications

• QQI approved Level 5 Modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills.
• Minimum of one year's experience in caring for others.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in daily activities and ensure their comfort.
• Provide high standards of care in compliance with policies.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

QQI Level 5 Modules

Experience in Care

Job description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant (Health and Social Care)

Job location: Thurles, Co. Tipperary

• 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.
• 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.

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.
  
  

Contact us today if you would like to hear more about working with Bluebird Care!

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