Health Care Assistant (Health and Social Care)
Job location: Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Pay rate: €15.30 - €16.35 (enhanced for experience and qualification)
Role overview
A Health Care Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. Health Care Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the client's care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
Assisting the client in their daily activities
Paying due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the client
Providing a high standard of care, in compliance with Bluebird Care Policies
Qualifications & Experience Required
Health Care 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.
Essential Qualities
Genuine compassion for others
The ability to consistently demonstrate kindness
Empathy
Patience
Good communication skills
Ability to build rapport with others
Employment Types
Full and part-time hours available, depending on your availability
Working hours are flexible
Guaranteed Hours Contracts available
We offer an attractive salary and employee benefits
Benefits
Flexible working hours
10 hours Paid Training
Corporate Club Membership
Employee Wellness Program
Probation Bonus
Retention Bonus
Travel Expenses
PPE Supplied
In-House Training
Out of hours support
Paid Garda Vetting
Paid Holiday Leave
Refer a friend Scheme
Uniform Supplied
Work and Learn Scheme
Flexible payment options
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