Care Assistant

NOT A SPONSORSHIP OPPOURTUNITY!!

Bluebird Care are proud to provide services that facilitate people to remain in their own homes and community in so far as is possible. Bluebird Care provide services to a wide range of people, including: older persons, adults with Dementia, adults who require care and support due to chronic illness, adults and children with physical/sensory/intellectual disabilities, college students who require support to attend university/IT etc., and people who require support/rehabilitation to live at home.

Role of Healthcare Assistant

The Healthcare Assistant’s primary role is to deliver personal care and assistance to a customer in his/her own home. Healthcare Assistants are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the customer care plan, perform the identified care duties and promote customer comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Qualifications & Experience

• All Healthcare Assistants must have obtained QQI approved Level 5 Modules ‘Care of the Older Person’ and ‘Care Skills’ (Healthcare Support 5M4339) or have a minimum of one year experience as a Healthcare Assistant and be in a position to undertake the two QQI Level 5 modules outlined above.
• Experience of caring for others in a professional capacity is desirable

Employment Type

• This position is available on a part-time, permanent contract basis
• Flexible working hours

Quality Accreditations

Bluebird Care is fully committed to providing high quality services, in line with best practice, national standards and regulatory requirements. Bluebird Care are the only homecare provider in Ireland with all of its offices Q Mark certified, demonstrating its commitment to elevating standards in the homecare sector.

Benefits

• €250 refer a friend scheme
• 24/7 Nurse led support
• Free uniform, garda vetting, induction, manual handling
• Mileage paid between calls

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to €20.20 per hour

Application question(s):

• QQI Level 5 - Care Skills and Care of the Older Person?

No Courses? If you have experience we will provide QQI training.

Licence/Certification:

• A Driving Licence B Use of a Car? (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person