Healthcare Assistants Dublin 12

Bluebird Care Dublin South West; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care organization is seeking dedicated caregivers to support clients with daily living activities in Dublin. The role emphasizes providing compassionate care, following Care Plans, and ensuring each client's well-being. Qualified candidates will enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for career growth, and additional training support.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked

Free uniforms

Complimentary manual handling training

Opportunities for career growth

Assistance with QQI registration

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare with relevant modules completed.
• Clean Garda Vetting Certificate required.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, toileting, and meal preparation.
• Follow client Care Plans and support social interactions.
• Communicate changes or concerns to the office.

Skills

Reliability

Dedication

Trustworthiness

Communication

Understanding of GDPR

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

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.

• Competitive rates of pay
• Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked
• Bi-weekly payment
• Free uniforms
• Garda vetting at no cost
• Complimentary manual handling training
• Opportunities for career growth
• Assistance with QQI registration and payment if needed
• Out of hours support
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program - Spectrum Life
• Sponsorship opportunities available to suitable candidates (in line with government requirements)

Responsibilities include providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, and light housework/basic shopping needs.

Follow the client's Care Plan, support social interactions and activities, provide companionship, and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families.

Be punctual, manage time effectively, observe confidentiality policies, communicate any changes or concerns to the office, and report incidents. Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare with relevant modules completed or in progress (assistance provided).
• Have a clean Garda Vetting Certificate and International Police Clearance Certificate (if applicable).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, dedication, diligence, and trustworthiness. Understanding of GDPR when working with the elderly.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and written.
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.