Healthcare Assistant Killaloe

Bluebird Care Ireland; Killaloe; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ireland is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support clients in their daily living activities. Responsibilities include providing personal care, meal preparation, and companionship while adhering to health and safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a QQI level 5 qualification in Healthcare and be dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Must hold a driver's licence and have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, and medication supervision.
• Follow client's Care Plan and support social interactions.
• Communicate any changes in client care needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Reliability

Time management

Understanding of GDPR

Education

QQI level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

Health Care Assistant

The purpose of this role is to support our clients with all aspects of their day-to-day living. You will provide care in the client's home and it is essential that all services are delivered in a safe, compassionate and caring manner.

Your duties:

• Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, light housework/basic shopping needs.
• Following client's Care Plan which is a guide that provides information on the individual character of services.
• Supporting social interactions and activities, providing companionship.
• Encouraging independence.
• To observe, listen, and engage with clients and maintain positive relationships with the client and the family.
• Be punctual and manage time effectively.
• Always observe confidentiality policy.
• Communicating with the office any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/care.
• Reporting and record any incidents.
• Adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Have QQI level 5 in Healthcare with relevant modules (or equivalent) completed or in progress.
• Have a clean Garda Vetting Cert and International Police Clearance Cert (if applicable).
• Willing to undergo a medical examination to provide medical fitness for work cert.
• Have a driver's licence and own transport and knowledge of using Google maps to find client's homes.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Are reliable, dedicated, diligent and trustworthy. Understand GDPR and how important it is when working with the elderly.
• Are fluent in English both verbally and written.
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.