Overview
Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Job Location: Bluebird Care (Dublin South)
Postcodes: Dublin 18 and South Dublin
Areas primarily include: Sandyford, Leopardstown, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Mount Merrion
Responsibilities
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 overseeing the client\'s care plan, performing the planned care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
* 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
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rates from €14.30 – €17.30
* Sunday premium hourly rate
* Fortnightly pay
* Flexible working hours
* Monthly travel pay bonus
* Paid Mileage
* Refer a friend bonus of €250
* Free Employee Assistance Program with access to free counselling
* Bike to work scheme
* Opportunities for upskilling
* Employee of the month awards
* Social events
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
* Care Assistants must have obtained or be open to the completion of QQI approved Level 5 Modules Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support as a minimum requirement
* Excellent English
* Previous experience is preferable
* Flexibility to travel
* Driving License not essential but a bonus
Qualities
Essential qualities of a Care Assistant include empathy, kindness, compassion and patience.
Employment Type
* Part-time (20-25 Hours per week)
* Full Time (Up to 40hrs)
* Flexible working hours
* Uniform and supplies provided
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