Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Hours available in various locations throughout East Cork.
Role of the Healthcare Assistant
A Healthcare Assistant's primary purpose is to deliver personal care and assistance to a client in their own home. They are responsible for implementing the requirements of the client's care plan, performing identified care duties and promoting client comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.
Benefits
* Company Vehicle
* Flexible working hours.
* Paid Training Contribution.
* Corporate Club Membership.
* Employee Wellness Program.
* Probation Bonus.
* Retention Bonus.
* 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.
* Flexible payment options.
* Full and part time hours.
* Guaranteed hours contracts available.
* Fuel discount card.
* Attractive salary and employee benefits.
Main Responsibilities
* 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 and 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 year's 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.