Health Care Assistant

TN Ireland
South Dublin
EUR 40,000 - 60,000
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Job Title: HealthCare Assistant (Health/Social Care)

Job Location: Bluebird Care (Dublin South)

Area's primarily include: Blackrock, Stillorgan, Mount Merrion, Donnybrook, Clonskeagh, Rathfarnham, Dundrum Churchtown.

Role of Healthcare Assistant

The Care Assistant's primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Care Assistants are responsible for overseeing the client's care plan, performing the planned care duties, and promoting client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities as a Care Assistant include:

  • Assist the client with Activities of Living
  • Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client
  • Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies
  • Competitive hourly rates from €14.30 - €17.30*
  • Sunday premium hourly rate
  • Fortnightly pay
  • Monthly travel pay bonus
  • Paid Mileage
  • Refer a friend bonus of €250
  • Free Employee Assistance Program with access to free counselling
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Opportunities for upskilling
  • Employee of the month awards
  • Social events

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Care Assistants must have obtained or be open to the completion of QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support as a minimum requirement.
  • Previous experience is preferable
  • Flexibility to travel
  • Driving License not essential but a bonus

Qualities

Essential qualities of a Care Assistant include empathy, the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion, and patience.

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