Health Care Assistant - Carlow

Bluebird Care Ireland; Carlow; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Travel Expenses

PPE Supplied

In House Training

Paid Garda Vetting

Paid Holiday Leave

Uniform Supplied

Job summary

Bluebird Care Ireland is seeking an Experienced Healthcare Assistant in Carlow to provide in-home personal care and support. The role focuses on implementing care plans, promoting client dignity, and ensuring wellbeing.

Carlow town and surrounding areas offer flexible hours and full/part-time contracts with varying shifts. Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support or at least 1 year of relevant experience, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person and QQI Care Skills/Healthcare Support are required.
• At least 1 year of caring experience and ability to undertake QQI Level 5 modules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and assistance to clients in their own homes.
• Implement clients' care plans and promote comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist with Activities of Living and other care duties as required.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient care

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person

QQI Care Skills/Healthcare Support

Job description

Experienced Healthcare Assistant Required - Carlow

We currently have Healthcare Assistant opportunities in Carlow town and Surrounding Locations.

• enhanced pay rate for experience and qualification* €15.30 - €16.35

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours.
• 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 Care Assistant:

The Healthcare assistant's primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Healthcare 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.

Your Responsibilities Will 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

Qualifications & Experience:

Healthcare assistants must have obtained the QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support.

Or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others and be in a position to undertake the two modules outlined above.

Qualities:

Essential qualities of a Healthcare assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.

You should have:

• At least 1 year's professional caring experience and be willing to complete or have completed the required QQI Level 5 modules.
• Access to a car and full drivers licence.

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