Health Care Assistant - Newport, Ballina, Portroe , €14.50 - €16.00

Bluebird Care; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Newport is seeking Health Care Assistants to deliver personal care in clients' homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates should have QQI Level 5 or equivalent experience. Flexible hours and competitive pay of €14.50 - €16.00 are offered, along with attractive employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid Training

Employee Wellness Program

Retention Bonus

Travel Expenses

In House Training

Paid Garda Vetting

Uniform Supplied

Work and Learn Scheme

Flexible payment options

Qualifications

• Care Assistants must have approved QQI Level 5 Modules or one year experience.
• Willingness to undertake additional qualification modules is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client in their daily activities.
• Provide high standard of care in compliance with company policies.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

QQI approved Level 5 Modules in Care of the Older Person and Care Skills/Healthcare Support

Job description

Health Care Assistant - Newport, Ballina, Portroe , €14.50 - €16.00

A Care Assistant’s primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. 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.

*enhanced pay rate for experience and qualification* €14.50 - €16.00

• 10 hours Paid Training.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Probation Bonus.
• Retention Bonus.
• Travel Expenses.
• PPE Supplied.
• In House Training.
• Out of hours support.
• Paid Garda Vetting.
• Refer a friend Scheme.
• Uniform Supplied.
• Work and Learn Scheme.
• Flexible payment options.
• Full and part time hours.
• Attractive salary and employee benefits.

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:

• 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 Care Assistant include having genuine compassion for others, and the ability to consistently demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience. Being a good communicator, with the ability to build a rapport with others is also key!

Employment Types Available:

• Full and part time hours are available, dependent on your availability.
• Working hours are flexible.
• We offer an attractive salary and employee benefits.

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

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