Healthcare Assistant -Ballyragget, Castlecomer, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny

Bluebird Care Ireland; Castlecomer; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver personal care and assistance to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include aiding daily activities and maintaining a high standard of care. The ideal candidate should have QQI approved Level 5 qualifications or relevant experience. Flexible working hours are available, along with a variety of employee benefits including enhanced pay rates.

Benefits

Enhanced pay rate for experience

Flexible working hours

Paid training

Employee wellness program

Paid holiday leave

Qualifications

• Must have QQI approved Level 5 Modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills.
• Minimum one year experience caring for others is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client in daily activities.
• Provide high standards of care in compliance with policies.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Education

QQI approved Level 5 Modules

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Job location: Hours available in various locations throughout north Kilkenny.

Role of the Healthcare Assistant

A Healthcare Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Healthcare Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the client's care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Benefits

• enhanced pay rate for experience and qualification* €14.50 - €16.00
• 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 and 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- year 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.

Contact us today if you would like to hear more about working with Bluebird Care!