Job Title: Health Care Assistant (Health/Social Care)
Job Location: Bluebird Care (Dublin South)
Area's primarily include; Blackrock, Stillorgan, Mount Merrion, Donnybrook, Clonskeagh, Rathfarnham, Dundrum Churchtown.
Role of Healthcare Assistant
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 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 councelling
- 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 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
Contact Details:
- Tel: (01) 206 1974
- Email: caitrionaobrien@bluebirdcare.ie
Hourly rates inclusive of travel pay*
