Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Kanturk, Co.Cork
Role of Healthcare Assistant
The Care Assistant's primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home. Care Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the clients care plan, perform identified care duties and promote client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities as a Care Assistant include.. .
* Assist the client with Activities of Living
* Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client
* Provide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies
Qualifications & Experience
* Care Assistants must have obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support ot working towards.
* A minimum of one-year experience caring for others professional or privately.
* Patient Moving and Manual Handling certificate desirable
Qualities
Essential qualities of a Care Assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.
Employment Type
* Part-time or Fulltime
* Flexible working hours
* Attractive rates of pay and employee benefits
* own transport required
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From €14.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Free or subsidised travel
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
Experience:
* Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Patient Moving & Handling Certification (preferred)
* A Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person