Health Care Assistant Vacancies in Cork North

Bluebird Care Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid mileage

Employee assistance program

Sick pay

Wellness program

Job summary

Bluebird Care Ireland is seeking compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our team in Cork. The role involves assisting clients with personal care and promoting their wellbeing. Applicants must hold QQI Level 5 qualifications and have at least one year of care experience.

This position offers flexible working hours and starting pay from €15 to €17 per hour based on qualifications and experience. We prioritize high standards of care and offer ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for others for a minimum of one year.
• Willingness to complete required training modules.
• Full, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Living and personal care.
• Follow individual client care plans.
• Promote client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Provide high standards of care following company policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care assistance

Communication

Observation skills

Education

QQI Level 5 in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills

Job description

Health Care Assistant - (North Cork) Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Bluebird Care is a respected care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are currently recruiting compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our growing team.

Locations

• Mallow
• Kanturk
• Buttevant
• Millstreet
• Doneraile
• Charleville
• Newmarket

Salary & Benefits

• Starting from €15.00
• Flexible working hours: full-time and part-time opportunities
• Paid mileage
• Referral scheme
• Free Manual Handling training
• In house training courses
• Bike to work scheme (includes e-bikes)
• Employee assistance program
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Living and personal care in their own homes
• Follow the requirements of each client's care plan
• Promote client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing
• Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care policies
• Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills / Healthcare Support or
• Minimum one year's experience caring for others and willingness to complete required modules
• Experience working with intellectual disabilitiesFull, clean driving licence is essential
• Please note: For our full time applicants, the wage needs to be 30,000 minimum salary per annum, and the hours need to be 39 hours per week maximum.

If you are passionate about delivering high standards of care and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

For qualified applicants with full QQI (that includes Care Skills and Care Of The Elderly) and 2 year's experience: €17 Euro p/h

For qualified applicants with full QQI (that includes Care Skills and Care Of The Elderly): €16.00 Euro p/h

For experienced applicants without QQI, or candidates with Care Skills and Care of the Elderly but without full award: 15.50 p/h

For candidates without any QQI, or paid experience, we can facilitate training in QQI Care Skills and Care Of The Elderly: 15p/h