Health Care Assistant - Castlebar

Bluebird Care Sligo; Connacht; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in Ireland is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant in Castlebar. This role involves providing personal care, adhering to care plans, and ensuring client safety. Successful candidates will have completed relevant QQI modules and possess reliable transport. Competitive rates, travel expenses, and ongoing training opportunities are included.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Travel expenses covered

Free uniforms

Free Garda Vetting

Free Manual Handling Training

Discounted QQI modules

Monthly Carer awards

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 2 QQI modules required.
• A minimum of one year’s experience in health care setting.
• Good understanding of GDPR, especially for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and meal preparation.
• Adhere to client's Care Plan and communicate client needs.
• Facilitate social interactions and support activities.

Skills

Reliability

Dedication

Trustworthiness

Communication (English)

Diligence

Education

QQI Care Skills

QQI Care of the Older Person

Job description

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Health Care Assistant - Castlebar, Castlebar

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Client:

Bluebird Care Sligo

Location:

Castlebar, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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10

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Bluebird Care one of Ireland's leading health and social care providers was set up in Ireland in 2007. Bluebird Care place the customer at the heart and centre of every interaction providing care and support with kindness, compassion, consideration and respect. We seek empathetic, reliable candidates for Healthcare Assistant roles.

- Competitive rates for full and half hours

- Travel expenses covered

- Bi-weekly payment

- Free uniforms

- Free Garda Vetting

- Free Manual Handling Training

- Discounted flexible online QQI Care of the older person & Care Skills modules

- Monthly Carer awards

- Employee Assistance Program

Duties include

- Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, supervising medication, and light housework.

- Adhering to the client's Care Plan, which outlines the individual nature of services.

- Facilitating social interactions and activities, offering companionship.

- Communicating any changes or concerns regarding client needs/care to the office.

- Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

- Completion of at least 2 modules: QQI Care Skills and QQI Care of the Older Person.

- A minimum of one year's experience in a healthcare setting.

-Hold a full driver's license and own transport.

- Reliability, dedication, diligence, and trustworthiness.

- A good understanding of GDPR, especially its importance in working with the elderly.

- Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

- Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.

- An ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team

-Ideally you will have prior experience care for an older person in their home

- Most important you must be passionate about improving the lives of others