Offer summary

Qualifications:

QQI approved Level 5 Modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support or one year of relevant experience., Genuine compassion for others and the ability to demonstrate kindness., Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients., Empathy and patience are essential qualities for this role..

Key responsabilities:

Deliver personal care and assistance to clients in their own homes.

Implement the requirements of the client's care plan and perform identified care duties.

Promote client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

Assist clients in their daily activities while ensuring a high standard of care.

Job description

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

Job location: Lorrha , Rathcabin, Ballingarry, Co.Tipperary

Benefits:
Flexible working hours.
Retention Bonus.
Corporate Club Membership.
Employee Assistance Programme.
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.
Probation Bonus.
Full and part time hours.
Guaranteed hours contracts available.
Attractive salary and employee benefits.

Role of the Health Care Assistant

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 clients care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Your main responsibilities will include:

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-years' experience caring for others and be willing to undertake the two qualification modules outlined above.

Qualities and Characteristics:

The essential qualities of a Health Care Assistant include:

Genuine compassion for others.
The ability to consistently demonstrate kindness.
Empathy.
Patience.
Being a good communicator.
Ability to build a rapport with others is also key!

Employment Types Available:

Full and part time hours are available, dependent on your availability.
Block hours - Day or Night Shift
Guaranteed Hours Contracts Available.
We offer an attractive salary and employee benefits.

Contact us today if you would like to hear more about working with Bluebird Care!

Telephone: 0526188080/ 0871608263

Email: tipperary@bluebirdcare.ie

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