Healthcare Assistant- D18 and South Dublin

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider seeks a Health Care Assistant in Dublin South to deliver personal care and assistance in clients' homes. Candidates must possess QQI Level 5 Modules in Care and have excellent English. The role offers competitive hourly rates, flexibility, and plenty of opportunities for upskilling.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Sunday premium hourly rate

Fortnightly pay

Flexible working hours

Paid Mileage

Employee Assistance Program

Bike to work scheme

Employee of the month awards

Social events

Qualifications

• Care Assistants must have obtained or be open to QQI approved Level 5 Modules.
• Previous experience is preferable.
• Driving License is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and assistance to clients.
• Oversee the client's care plan and perform planned duties.
• Promote client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent English

Empathy

Kindness

Compassion

Patience

Flexibility to travel

Education

QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person

Care Skills/Healthcare Support

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Job Location: Bluebird Care (Dublin South)

Postcodes: Dublin 18 and South Dublin

Areas primarily include: Sandyford, Leopardstown, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Mount Merrion

Responsibilities

The Care Assistant's primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Care Assistants are responsible for overseeing the client\'s care plan, performing the planned care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates from €14.30 – €17.30
• Sunday premium hourly rate
• Fortnightly pay
• Flexible working hours
• Monthly travel pay bonus
• Paid Mileage
• Refer a friend bonus of €250
• Free Employee Assistance Program with access to free counselling
• Bike to work scheme
• Opportunities for upskilling
• Employee of the month awards
• Social events

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Care Assistants must have obtained or be open to the completion of QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support as a minimum requirement
• Excellent English
• Previous experience is preferable
• Flexibility to travel
• Driving License not essential but a bonus

Qualities

Essential qualities of a Care Assistant include empathy, kindness, compassion and patience.

Employment Type

• Part-time (20-25 Hours per week)
• Full Time (Up to 40hrs)
• Flexible working hours
• Uniform and supplies provided