Home Care Assistant with Driving (Santry/Swords)

Bluebird Care Ireland; Swords; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Manual Handling Training

Ongoing training and development

Dedicated Care Management Team

24/7 On-Call Support

Supportive and welcoming team

Job summary

Bluebird Care Dublin North is seeking caring Healthcare Assistants to travel between clients' homes in Santry and Swords, delivering personalised support to help clients stay safe, comfortable and independent at home.

We value kind, empathetic individuals with a professional attitude and English proficiency. A full Irish driving licence is required; QQI Level 5 modules or willingness to complete are needed. Weekend availability is preferred, and training is offered.

Qualifications

• Good spoken and written English.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Previous work experience in Ireland (advantage).
• QQI Level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Older Person (or willing to complete).
• Full Irish drivers licence required (no car but driving licence will be considered).

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal care (washing, dressing, grooming and toileting).
• Supporting clients with mobility and safe transfers.
• Preparing meals and assisting with feeding where required.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting medication prompts and reminders.
• Carrying out light household duties including laundry and tidying.
• Promoting client independence, dignity and choice.
• Reporting any concerns or changes in client wellbeing promptly.
• Accurately completing care records and visit notes.

Skills

Good English

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Skills

QQI Care of the Older Person

Job description

Bluebird Care Dublin North is seeking caring Healthcare Assistants to travel between clients' homes in Santry and Swords, delivering personalised support to help clients stay safe, comfortable and independent at home.

We value kind, empathetic individuals with a professional attitude and English proficiency. A full Irish driving licence is required; QQI Level 5 modules or willingness to complete are needed. Weekend availability is preferred, and training is offered.