Healthcare Assistant -Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny

Bluebird Care Ireland; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Ireland is seeking Care Assistants to deliver personal care to clients in their homes. Flexibility in working hours is offered along with training and benefits. Ideal candidates will possess QQI Level 5 Modules or relevant experience in caregiving. The role emphasizes compassion, communication, and empathy for clients' well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid training

Corporate club membership

Employee wellness program

Probation bonus

Retention bonus

Travel expenses

PPE supplied

In house training

Paid holiday leave

Refer a friend scheme

Uniform supplied

Fuel discount card

Qualifications

• Care Assistants must have QQI approved Level 5 Modules or one year's experience caring for others.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the client in their daily activities.
• Providing a high standard of care, in compliance with policies.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

QQI Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person

QQI Level 5 Modules Care Skills/Healthcare Support

Job description

Role of the Care Assistant

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

Benefits

• 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 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- years 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.