Health Care Assisstant - Dublin (South)

Job Title: Health Care Assistant (Health/Social Care)

Job Location: Bluebird Care (Dublin South)

Preferred locations: Blackrock, Stillorgan, Mount Merrion, Donnybrook, Clonskeagh, Rathfarnham, Dundrum, Churchtown.

If you live in these areas and have a passion for care, we want to hear from you!

Role of Healthcare Assistant

The Care Assistants primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in his/her own home.

Care Assistants are responsible for overseeing the clients care plan, perform the planned 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

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 counclling
• 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.
• Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level)
• Previous experience is preferable
• Flexibility to travel
• Driving License not essential but a bonus

Qualities

Essential qualities of a Care Assistant include empathy the ability to demonstrate 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