Healthcare Assistant

Bluebird Care Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Care Ireland is currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants to provide in-home care in Kilkenny and nearby areas. The role supports clients in their own homes, under Clonmel and Kilkenny office supervision, with a focus on comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Salary is €33,529.60 per year for 40 hours per week, with full recruitment and training prior to starting. Applicants must meet QQI requirements or have equivalent caregiving experience.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 modules required (Care of the Older Person, Care Skills/Healthcare Support).
• Option 1 year of caregiving experience if modules are not held.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with Activities of Living.
• Provide a high standard of care in line with Bluebird Care policies.
• Carry out care duties and promote client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person

QQI Healthcare Support

Job description

Employer: Bluebird Care

We currently have Healthcare Assistant opportunities in Kilkenny & Tipperary area. The Healthcare Assistant would be providing care for clients in their own homes). Support from our Clinical Governance Team and local office support in Clonmel and Kilkenny.

Attractive salary and employee benefits offered

Role of Care Assistant: 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist the client with Activities of Living
• Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client
• Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies

Qualifications & Experience:

• Healthcare assistants must have obtained the QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support.
• Or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others and be in a position to undertake the two modules outlined above.

Qualities:

Essential qualities of a Healthcare assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.

Employment Type:

Flexibility and strong availability required.

Salary of €33,529.60 per year, 40 hours per week.

Applicants must pass our full Recruitment and Training plan prior to commencing employment.

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