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Health Care Assistant - IHE, Newcastle West
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Client:
Bluebird Care Limerick
Location:
Newcastle West, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
8
Posted:
24.06.2025
Expiry Date:
08.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Location:Newcastle West, Asketon, Foynes and surrounding areas in County Limerick
Role of Healthcare Assistant
The Healthcare Assistant's primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a customer in his/her own home. Healthcare Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the customer care plan, perform the identified care duties and promote customer comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Qualities
Essential qualities of a Healthcare Assistant include having a genuine concern for others, having the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience, follow instructions and maintain confidentiality, be punctual, have good English language proficiency with good written and verbal skills.
* Competitive Rate of Pay
* Paid Mileage/ Paid Time
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* EAP Scheme
* Bike to work Scheme
* Free Training
Responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant include
* Assist the customer with activities of living i.e. bathing, showering, continence care etc. as outlined in the customer care plan
* Pay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the customer
* Carry out personal care with respect and dignity at all times, demonstrating sensitivity and empathy with the customer
* Provide a high standard of care in line with the requirements outlined in the customer care plan
Qualifications & Experience
* All Healthcare Assistants must have obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules 'Care of the Older Person' and 'Care Skills' (Healthcare Support 5M4339) or have a minimum of one year experience as a Healthcare Assistant and be in a position to undertake the two QQI Level 5 modules outlined above.
* Experience of caring for others in a professional capacity is desirable
* Full Driver Licence and access to your own Car
* This position is available on a full-time/part-time, temporary/permanent contract basis
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