Health Care Assistant - Kells, Co. Meath

Bluebird Care Meath; The Municipal District of Callan — Thomastown; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector seeks Health Care Assistants to join their team in Kells, Co. Meath. This role involves providing personal care and assistance to clients in their residences. Full and part-time positions are available, offering competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits, including salary bonuses and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary and employee benefits

Sunday Rates up to €17.00

Double Pay Bank Holiday

Free QQI Training

Flexible working hours

Employee of the Month award

Yearly Loyalty Bonus, Tax Free

Christmas Gifts & Raffle

Refer a Friend Scheme - €500

Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have QQI Level 5 or experience caring for others.
• Willingness to undertake required qualifications.
• Genuine compassion for others is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and assistance to clients in their homes.
• Implement care plans and perform identified duties.
• Promote clients' comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

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

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Client:

Bluebird Care Meath

Location:

Kells, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Hours: Full and part time roles available

Job Location:Kells, Co. Meath

Pay: Up to €15.00 per hour

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• Attractive salary and employee benefits (up €15.00 for QQI qualified & experienced staff)
• Sunday Rates up to €17.00
• Double Pay Bank Holiday
• Bi- Weekly Pay
• Bluebird Care will provide Free QQI Training for Care Skills & Care of the Older Person.
• Free Manual Handling Training
• Full support from our Care Management Team and 24/7 emergency phone
• Positive Working Environment - with many celebrations throughout the year!
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Employee of the Month award - €50 Voucher
• Yearly Loyalty Bonus discharged in December - Tax Free (Approx €250 for Part Time and €500 for Full time)
• Christmas Gifts & Raffle
• Employees of the Year Awards - Spirit of Bluebird Care Award €150 Tax Free Voucher & Care Assistant of the Year Award - €250 Tax Free Voucher
• Refer a Friend Scheme - €500 for every successful referral for you & for the person you refer!
• Professional Development - we love to promote from within!
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Uniform & Free PPE Provided

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Healthcare 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.

Bluebird Care will provide Free QQI Training for Care Skills & Care of the Older Person.

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

Role of the Care Assistant:

A Healthcare Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Healthcare 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. The essential qualities of a Healthcare Assistant include having genuine compassion for others, and the ability to consistently demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience. Being a good communicator, with the ability to build a rapport with others is also key!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent