Health Care Assistant - Newport, Ballina, Portroe , €14.50 - €16.00

Bluebird Care Ireland; Newport; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ireland is seeking Care Assistants to deliver personal care to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include aiding clients in daily activities and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates should possess QQI approved Level 5 Modules or have experience in caregiving. The position offers flexible hours, paid training, and various employee benefits including bonuses and travel expenses.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

10 hours Paid Training

Corporate Club Membership

Employee Wellness Program

Probation Bonus

Retention Bonus

Travel Expenses

PPE Supplied

In House Training

Paid Holiday Leave

Refer a friend Scheme

Uniform Supplied

Flexible payment options

Fuel discount card

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for others or relevant QQI certifications.
• Willingness to undertake further qualifications if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in daily activities.
• Provide care in compliance with company policies.
• Pay attention to all aspects of care duties.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

QQI approved Level 5 Modules

Job description

Role of the Care Assistant

A Care Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Care 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.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• 10 hours Paid Training.
• 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.

Your main responsibilities

• Assisting the client in their daily activities;
• Paying due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client;
• Providing a high standard of care, in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies.

Qualifications Experience Required

• Care 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.

Qualities and Characteristics

The essential qualities of a Care 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!

Employment Types Available

• Full and part time hours are available, dependent on your availability.
• Working hours are flexible.
• We offer an attractive salary and employee benefits.