Healthcare Assistant

Bluebird Care; The Municipal District of Callan — Thomastown; On-site; EUR 27,693 - 33,847; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Employee benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to deliver personal care for clients in their own homes in Kilkenny & Tipperary. Applicants must have QQI approved Level 5 Modules or one year of experience. Attractive salary of €30,770 per year and supportive work environment offered. Flexibility and strong availability are required.

Qualifications

• Healthcare assistants must have obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules.
• Or have a minimum of one-year experience caring for others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with Activities of Living.
• Provide a high standard of care in compliance with policies.
• Implement client’s care plan.

Skills

communications

healthcare

interpersonal skills

personal care

social care

Education

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

Job description

Multiple locations

BLUEBIRD CARE, Callan Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 CV99

BLUEBIRD TRADING, Unit 8 , Crann Ard Bus Ctr , Crann Ard, Clonmel , Co. Tipperary , E91 YC03

Application Details

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

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 client’s 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

€30,770 per year, 40 hours per week.

Contact

Telephone: [phone]

Sector

• Human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification OR Healthcare
• Specialising In: communications, healthcare, interpersonal skills, personal care, social care

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Driving Licence: Full B
• Languages: English B1-Intermediate