Healthcare Assistant

Bluebird Care - Cork; Ireland; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cork is seeking a skilled Care Assistant to deliver and achieve the aims of each client's care plan, ensuring a high standard of care within their home or community.

You will assist clients with activities, provide care in line with the care plan, and promote comfort, dignity and independence. QQI Level 5 qualification and 2 years' healthcare experience required; training provided.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 qualification in a relevant healthcare discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting.
• Desirable: strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities and implement care plans.
• Provide high standard of care in client homes and community.
• Support independence and promote dignity and wellbeing.
• Adhere to company policies and care procedures.

Skills

QQI Level 5 qualification

Healthcare experience

Collaboration/Teamwork

Personal/Social Care Competence

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification or equivalent in healthcare

Job description

Multiple locations

Block 2, Unit 16, Watergold, Douglas, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 V677

BLUEBIRD CARE, Unit 10.1 , Market Square , Mallow , Co. Cork , P51 KTF1

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Bluebird Care Cork seeks a skilled Care Assistants to deliver and achieve all outlined aims and objectives set out in each clients care plan ensuring delivery of a high standard of care within ones own home or community. They will be responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the clients care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and well-being and supporting them to remain independent within their own home. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting the client with activities. Providing care and attention to all aspects of duties carried out on behalf of client. Provide a high standard of care in compliance with our companies policies. Staff will work out in the community, various locations. Qualifications and Experience: Candidate must obtain a QQI Level 5 qualification or equivalent in a relevant healthcare discipline within 2 years of commencing employment. 2 years of working experience in a healthcare setting. Attractive Salary Training Provided Desirable : Ability/ Skills: Personal/Social Care Competence Skills: Collaboration/ Teamwork Specialising in caring.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]