Health Care Assistant - Kilkenny

Bluebird Care Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 13,776 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced hourly rate €15.30–€16.35

Flexible schedule

Starting Bonus

Paid Garda Vetting

Paid annual leave

Travel expenses

Uniform and PPE provided

In-house training

Employee wellness programme

Corporate club membership

Refer-a-friend scheme

Probation and retention bonuses

Work and Learn Scheme

Out-of-hours support

Flexible payment options

Job summary

Bluebird Care Ireland is seeking Healthcare Assistants to provide personal care and daily living support to clients in their own homes within Kilkenny, Callan, Mooncoin and Thomastown. You will follow individual care plans and promote comfort, dignity and wellbeing in line with company standards.

Roles include full-time and part-time positions with flexible schedules, competitive hourly rates, paid Garda Vetting, annual leave, travel expenses and ongoing in-house training.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person (or Healthcare Support).
• Access to a car and full drivers licence.
• Willingness to complete required QQI Level 5 modules.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living activities in their own homes.
• Follow individual care plans.
• Promote clients’ comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Deliver care in line with company policies and standards.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 in Care Skills/Older Person Care

Job description

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.

Full-time and part-time positions

Locations

• Kilkenny
• Callan
• Mooncoin
• Thomastown

Main Duties

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living activities in their own homes.
• Follow individual care plans.
• Promote clients’ comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Deliver care in line with company policies and standards.

Benefits

• Enhanced hourly rate based on experience and qualifications: €15.30-€16.35
• Flexible schedule
• Starting Bonus
• Paid Garda Vetting
• Paid annual leave
• Travel expenses
• Uniform and PPE provided
• In-house training
• Employee wellness programme
• Corporate club membership
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Probation and retention bonuses
• Work and Learn Scheme
• Out-of-hours support
• Flexible payment options

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person (or Healthcare Support), or
• At least 1 year's caring experience and be willing to complete the required QQI Level 5 modules.
• Access to a car and full drivers licence.

BBKK/HCA