Full-time Health Care Assistant Required:Kirby Care Ltd is a Sligo-based home care provider operating in the Sligo area. We currently have a vacancy for a full-time Health Care Assistant in the Ballisodare/Collooney area. We are seeking someone who enjoys interacting with the elderly and assisting them with their daily living activities. Is warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing our clients with high quality care and support.The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven experience in working with the elderly, in either a paid or voluntary capacity, is desirable for this role.Location: Ballisodare/Collooney areasJob type: Permanent / Full-TimeSector and subsector: Healthcare | Healthcare AssistantsHourly Salary Range: Starting at €16.50 increasing to €17:50 per hour after first year with Sunday allowance of €24:75Reasons to join our team:Excellent hourly rates of pay starting at €16:50 increasing to €17:50 after first year with Sunday allowance of €24:75 per hourMileage allowance for our driving carersFortnightly payroll cycleStructured salary progressionRefer a Friend Bonus SchemePaid quarterly bonusEnd of year bonusPaid annual leavePension schemeFlexible rotating schedules are availableWork within your local areaFree training and Garda VettingOngoing professional development and training opportunitiesComprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional developmentOut of hours supportResponsibilities and dutiesAssist clients with personal care tasksAssist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of clients.Observe, monitor and record clients' physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.Encourage clients to participate in social and recreational activitiesCare Assistant qualifications and skillsQQ1 Level 5 in Healthcare (Minimum of 2 modules – Care Skills/Care of the Older Person) or in a position to complete these modulesClean driving licenseFluent level of English both written and oralTraining in safe patient handling and movement desirable, but not essential as training will be providedCertification or training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) desirable, but not essential.Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.Have a positive approachAbout Kirby Care:Kirby Care Ltd is a growing family run Domiciliary Care Agency which provides support to individuals in their own homes. We are an independently Irish owned care agency providing care to our service users in their own home environment on a one-to-one basis. Our service users are those who, because of increasing age or disability, find it difficult to cope with domestic responsibilities and their own personal care needs. Visit us on for further information.Job Type: Full-timePay: €16.50-€24.75 per hourBenefits:Additional leaveCompany pensionFlexitimeSick payExperience:Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (required)QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred)QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)Work Location: In person