Overview
Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Job Location: Dunshaughlin
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Hours: Expected hours: 20 - 48 per week
Benefits
* Attractive salary and employee benefits (up €15.00 for QQI qualified & experienced staff)
* Sunday Rates up to €17.00
* Double Pay Bank Holiday
* Bi-Weekly Pay
* Travel payment
* Free QQI Training for Care Skills & Care of the Older Person
* Free Manual Handling Training
* Full support from our Care Management Team and 24/7 emergency phone
* Positive Working Environment - with many celebrations throughout the year
* Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
* Employee of the Month award - €50 Voucher
* Yearly Loyalty Bonus (Tax Free): approx €250 for Part Time and €500 for Full time
* Christmas Gifts & Raffle
* Employees of the Year Awards - Spirit of Bluebird Care Award €150 Tax Free Voucher & Care Assistant of the Year Award - €250 Tax Free Voucher
* Refer a Friend Scheme - €500 for every successful referral
* Professional Development - we love to promote from within
* Bike To Work Scheme
* Uniform & Free PPE Provided
Qualifications & Experience
Healthcare 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 year's experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above.
Bluebird Care will provide Free QQI Training for Care Skills & Care of the Older Person.
Role of the Care Assistant
A Healthcare Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Healthcare 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. The essential qualities include genuine compassion, kindness, empathy and patience. Good communication and the ability to build rapport are also key.
Additional Details
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 20 - 48 per week
Contact
Telephone: 046 909 0333
Email: jobs@bluebirdcare.ie
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