Bluebird Care Ireland

Healthcare Assistant- Dublin South

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Job Description

Job Title: Health Care AssistantJob Location: Bluebird Care (Dublin South)Postcodes: D4, D6, D6W, D14, D16, D18Area's primarily include; Sandyford, Leopardstown, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Mount Merrion Rathmines, Ranelagh, Donnybrook, Sandymount Rathfarnham, Churchtown, Dundrum, ClonskeaghPLEASE NOTE* This role requires transport in the form of a bicycle, E-Bike or E-ScooterRole of a 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 IncludeAssist the client with Activities of LivingPay due care and attention to all aspects of care duties carried out on behalf of the clientProvide a high standard of care in compliance with Bluebird Care PoliciesBenefitsCompetitive hourly rates from €14.25Sunday premium hourly rateFortnightly payFlexible working hoursMonthly travel pay bonusPaid MileageRefer a friend bonus of €250Free Employee Assistance Program with access to free counsellingBike to work schemeOpportunities for upskillingEmployee of the month awardsSocial eventsQualifications, Skills & ExperienceCare 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 EnglishPrevious experience is preferableFlexibility to travelDriving License not essential but a bonusQualitiesEssential qualities of a Care Assistant include empathy the ability to demonstrate kindness, compassion and patience.Employment TypePart-time (20-25 Hours per week)Full Time (Up to 40hrs)Flexible working hoursUniform and supplies providedBBDUST

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