Healthcare Assistant - Athy

Bluebird Care Ireland; Athy; Presencial; EUR 17 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid travel time

Flexible scheduling

Refer-a-friend bonus

Bi-weekly pay

Free uniform & vetting

Career development opportunities

QQI registration support

Employee wellbeing programme

Nurse-led clinical support

Bike to Work Scheme

Resumo da oferta

Bluebird Care Ireland is seeking Health Care Assistants to join the team in Athy and surrounding areas. You will support clients in their own homes, helping them live independently, safely and with dignity.

Role includes personal care, meal prep, medication prompting and companionship, with access to 24/7 clinical support and ongoing training. QQI Level 5 is required and Garda vetting may be needed.

Qualificações

• Good English communication skills.
• Caring, dependable and respectful approach.
• Ability to support clients with dementia or high-dependency needs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting).
• Meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Medication prompting and supervision.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support clients with dementia, Alzheimer's and high-dependency needs.
• Follow individual care plans and record care provided.
• Report concerns to the care management team.

Conhecimentos

Good English

Caring & dependable

Dementia/high dependency care

Formação académica

QQI Level 5 (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Meaningful work. Real support. Flexibility that fits your life.

At Bluebird Care Kildare, we are proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across the Kildare. With our nurse-led teams and strong local presence, we make a genuine difference in the lives of the people we support - and in the careers of our Health Care Assistants.

As a Health Care Assistant in Athy, you'll be supported every step of the way by experienced Clinical Nurse Managers, with hands-on guidance and 24/7 clinical support whenever you need it.

We are currently recruiting caring, reliable, and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our growing team in Athy and surrounding areas.

Why Join Bluebird Care Laois & Offaly?

• Earn up to €20.20 per hour
• Paid travel time
• Competitive rates for both full and half-hour visits
• €250 refer-a-friend bonus
• Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
• Bi-weekly pay
• Free uniform, Garda vetting, and manual handling training
• Monthly Carer Recognition Awards
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• QQI registration support
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• 24/7 nurse-led clinical support
• Bike to Work Scheme

Your Role

You'll support clients in their own homes, helping them to live independently, safely, and with dignity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting)
• Meal preparation and light household duties
• Medication prompting and supervision
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting clients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and high-dependency needs
• Following individual Care Plans and recording care provided
• Reporting any concerns to the care management team

What You'll Need

• QQI Level 5 (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person completed)
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a healthcare setting
• Garda Vetting (and International Police Clearance if applicable)
• Fit-to-work certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Full driver's licence and access to your own transport
• Comfortable using Google Maps for navigation
• Good English communication skills
• A caring, dependable, and respectful approach
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland

If you're looking for a role where you're supported, respected, and truly valued - we'd love to hear from you.